Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Applied Language Studies

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with a focus on professional communication modules

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The key performance areas for this post are to :

• Facilitate the teaching and learning processes, practices and research in the department especially in the fields of formal and applied linguistics.
• Use online blended learning tools in the fields of teaching and researching formal and applied linguistics.
• Participate in engagement within the university and wider community.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Develop local and globally relevant course and module content in collaboration with staff in the department and across faculties.
• Develop innovative assessment instruments.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication in accredited journals.
• Perform administrative duties relevant to the portfolio.
• Coordinate learning and teaching and admin duties on the George campus

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competencies for this post include :

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have :

Associate Lecturer :

A BA Hons in Applied Linguistics or Corporate Communication (not Literature) relevant experience

A Masters in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics is recommended.

Knowledge of formal and applied linguistics.

Lecturing experience of at least one year in a tertiary institution.

Lecturer :

DISCLAIMER : Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November 2025.