Job TitleLecturerLocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameAfrican Languages (Formal and / or Computational Linguistics) - School of Literature, Language and MediaDepartment DescriptionThe department offers an undergraduate major in African languages, linguistics and literatures, as well as Honours, MA and PhD degrees. In filling this vacancy, the department seeks to consolidate its profile in formal and/or computational linguistics in the context of the indigenous languages of South Africa.
Brief DescriptionThe Department of African Languages at the University of the Witwatersrand is seeking to make an appointment at the level of Lecturer (to start on 1 September 2024).
Requirements: Experience in teaching formal and/or computational linguistics; Ability to teach isiZulu and/or Sesotho second language (L2) acquisition courses; A PhD in any area of formal and/or computational linguistics; Evidence of research ability, with 1-2 peer-reviewed publications; Home language proficiency in at least one of the following and fluency in at least another two (isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Siswati, Sepedi, Sesotho, XiTsonga, and TshiVenda).
Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be required to: Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level; Supervise postgraduate student research in one or more indigenous languages of South Africa (preferably in isiZulu and/or Sesotho); Conduct research and publish in the field of African linguistics; Carry out administrative duties in the department/school and take part in the intellectual and public life of the university; Participate in curriculum transformation activities.
Enquiries only: Mr. Lwazi Mjiyako, e-mail: lwazi.mjiyako@wits.ac.za
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
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Closing Date: 5th July 2024
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