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Senior Lecturer : Creative Writing (P001047) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University / Noordwes-UniversiteitPotchefstroom, North West, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Overview

NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Faculty of Humanities. Position number P . Vacancy : Senior Lecturer - Creative Writing. Peromnes grade : A7. Employment type : Permanent.

Introduction : NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) - FACULTY OF HUMANITIES.

Job Description

Purpose of the position Senior Lecturer position in Subject Group : Creative Writing in the School of Languages (PC). The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in Creative Writing Programmes offered at NWU as well as participate in research and community engagement activities as expected of every senior lecturer at the University.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning : All undergraduate teaching and learning and post-grad supervision, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans & English creative writing modules.
Research and Creative Writing : Individual research and creative writing, preferably with specialisation in Afrikaans and English literature, pre-reviewing of research articles and scholarly book contributions, co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.
Management and University Services : Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the University as a whole, as they arise.
Community Involvement : Assist in organising subject group and school community engagement projects.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Literature and / or Creative Writing.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary institution (in literary studies and / or creative writing).

Evidence of at least 1 article or creative writing output.

Post-graduate supervision / co-supervision experience.

Added Advantages & Preferences

Membership to relevant Afrikaans and / or English literary and / or writers’ societies.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in post-graduate study guidance at a tertiary institution (in literary and / or creative writing).

Key Functional / Technical Competencies

Excellent communication skills (in both Afrikaans and English).

Excellent level of computer literacy and experience of online teaching and learning.

Successful creative writing (published by mainstream publishers).

Effective (proven) teaching and research guidance skills.

Relevant and scholarly valued (published) literary researching.

Key Behavioural Competencies

Excellent administrative and organising ability.

Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Good interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries

Regarding job content : Prof. Adri Breed –

Regarding recruitment process : Mr. Byron Louw –

Closing Date

30 September 2025

Planned Commencement of Duties

As soon as possible

How to Apply

Kindly take note : applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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