Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

The Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies is looking for suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement, recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels.

• A PhD in any sub-discipline of linguistics. Some teaching experience and/or teaching facilitation is required. Candidates who provide evidence of having made significant progress on their PhD thesis (at least a research proposal approved) will be considered. In this case, candidates should have evidence of teaching experience.
• An ability to teach in at least two of the sub-disciplines of linguistics currently in our curriculum or complementary to it, one of which should be formal in nature: phonology, morphology, syntax, or semantics.
• Ability to supervise, research and teach linguistic topics on languages other than English.
• Candidates must be able to offer a unique contribution that strengthens and complements our teaching programme. We are particularly interested in skills that expand our profile in languages beyond English, as well as growth areas in linguistics, including but not limited to quantitative, experimental, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities (as they relate to Linguistics). A research or teaching speciality in the linguistics of the following language groups would be advantageous: South African indigenous languages, Bantu languages, Khoisan languages or Sign Languages. An added advantage would be the ability to articulate a clear plan for incorporating reciprocal and sustained community engagement (not voluntarism) and/or service learning into their research and teaching.
• Must be able to supervise postgraduate students.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of accredited published outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)
• Evidence of computer/data literacy skills appropriate to the current academic environment and agility in developing online content (e.g. online learning management systems, online learning platforms, shared document resources, development of video lectures, use of online forums, interactive online learning, etc.)

• A PhD in any sub-discipline of linguistics.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. Experience in teaching at least two of the sub-disciplines of linguistics currently in our curriculum or complementary to it, one of which should be formal in nature: phonology, morphology, syntax, or semantics.
• Evidence of supervision, research and the teaching of linguistic topics on languages other than English.
• Candidates must be able to offer a unique contribution that strengthens and complements our teaching programme. We are particularly interested in skills that expand our profile in languages beyond English, as well as growth areas in linguistics, including but not limited to quantitative, experimental, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities (as they relate to Linguistics). A research or teaching speciality in the linguistics of the following language groups would be advantageous: South African indigenous languages, Bantu languages, Khoisan languages or Sign Languages. An added advantage would be the ability to articulate a clear plan for incorporating reciprocal and sustained community engagement (not voluntarism) and/or service learning into their research and teaching.
• Research supervision experience up to at least Master's degree to completion is required.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
• Evidence of computer/data literacy skills appropriate to the current academic environment and agility in developing online content (e.g. online learning management systems, online learning platforms, shared document resources, development of video lectures, use of online forums, interactive online learning, etc.)

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:-
  • At least three referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand written applications will be considered.

Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.

Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, please contact .

• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

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All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

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