SayPro SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN ACADEMIC LITERACY P7/8

The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Academic Literacy. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements Senior Lecturer Lecturer Highest qualification Doctoral qualification in Academic Literacy related field. Masters’ qualification and preferably a Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Academic Literacy or a relevant discipline. Teaching experience 5 years at university level. Strong knowledge of Academic Literacy. Some experience with the facilitation of learning, possible as a Tutor and preferably some teaching experience. Strong knowledge of Academic Literacy. Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and International journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level with some of these students publishing their research. Some evidence of research activity such as published papers or conference attendance, which may be associated with postgraduate research. Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/ professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community. Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Competencies and Skills Senior Lecturer Lecturer Disciplinary knowledge The provision of leadership at the discipline level. The provision of some leadership at the module level. Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching. Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching. Research Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters’ and Doctoral students in the minimum time. Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters’ students in the minimum time. Engagement Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community. Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Competencies and Skills Senior Lecturer Lecturer Disciplinary knowledge In depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Integrated Academic Literacy. In depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Integrated Academic Literacy. Leadership Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with welldeveloped leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills. Teaching & Learning Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well developed teaching skills. An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in higher education and some skills as a Tutor or Mentor. Research Well-developed research skills. Some research skills. Engagement Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement. An understanding of the role of the University in Engagement. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: KNOWLEDGE • People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative. • Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol. • Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.