Job Opportunities in South Africa

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (SETSWANA) (one post)
In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be expected to :

• Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics / grammar and literature in Setswana;
• Supervise epostgraduate research, appropriate to the post level;
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contributee to the Department’s research profile;
• Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department;
• Participatee in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Participate in academic management, administration, and other duties as required by the Head of the Department;
• Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctoral qualification with specialisation in Setswana;
• Extensive teaching experience at a tertiary institution;
• Evidence of successful Master’s and Doctoral supervision;
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in books, monographs);
• Significant experience of academic administration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability and willingness to teach first language / home -language speakers of Setswana, as well as students who have Setswana as a first or second additional language;.
• Commitment to contribute to the development of the African languages and the promotion of multilingualism by actively participating in the implementation of the UP-Language Development Plan;
• Clear and demonstrable research focus consistent with the focus of the post.

ADDED ADVANTAGES OR PREFERENCES

• Evidence of some international recognition as a scholar as indicated by international collaboration and research networks;
• Membership of editorial boards of scholarly journals and/or boards of subject specific associations;
• NRF rating.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , select About UP, click on
Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.
CLOSING DATE: 30 October 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za , Tel: 012 420 4856 for application-related enquiries, and Prof Elsabe Taljard , elsabe.taljard@up.ac.za , Tel: 012 420 2494 for enquiries relating to the post contents.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.