South Africa: Associate Professor Multilingualism Education

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. CORE PURPOSE OF JOB To teach English as a Home & Second Language at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To teach English as a Foreign language at a postgraduate level. To teach Meta Theories in Language at a postgraduate level. To supervise postgraduate students in Language, Multilingualism and Education Theory. To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching. To publish and lead research in the field of Multilingualism. To participate in Community Engagement. To lead post graduate research and curriculum development in multilingualism in the faculty. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Facilitate learning, teaching, and assessment processes in the Faculty regarding Language and Multilingualism. Engage in scholarly work with an increased focus on the Africanisation and Decolonization of languages. Engage in independent and collaborative research in the field of Multilingualism, Language and Education theory. Participate in Faculty administration. Lead and conduct research independently and collaboratively in the area of Languages and Multilingualism. Publish nationally and internationally on contemporary issues related to Language and Multilingualism Initiate and engage in community-based research. To engage in the assessment of School-Based Learning and Teaching CORE COMPETENCIES Ability to facilitate learning processes in the field of Language in Education. Facilitate the teaching, learning and assessment as well as the promotion of multilingualism at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A sound knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment strategies within the digital space as it relates to the field of language and multilingualism. Ability to adapt the teaching of English Language to a diverse group of students. Ability to conduct scholarly work with an increased focus on Africanization and Decolonization of languages within the context of education. Supervision of postgraduate students in Language and Multilingualism. The ability to supervise students in isiXhosa or Afrikaans will be an added advantage. Facilitate and engage in curriculum development processes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Be able to manage and lead a niche area in multilingualism at the postgraduate level. To maintain an active research profile (through publications and conference presentations) and be recognised nationally and internationally. The ability to mentor and support younger faculty staff members. To have effective communication skills (verbal and written), good facilitation, training and presentation skills. Ability to work on Moodle. REQUIREMENTS A relevant PhD degree within the field of Multilingualism or its equivalent. Experience (5 -10 years) in the teaching of Multilingualism at a university level. A proven record of: o supervising M&D students to completion. o Research productivity in and around the field of Multilingualism. A sound disciplinary, and content knowledge in Multilingualism. The ability to supervise students in isiXhosa or Afrikaans will be an added advantage.