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RE-ADVERT
EXTERNAL VACANCY
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POST NO. 1571
LECTURER
The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Lecturer in African Languages & Literature
Minimum qualifications and requirements
The applicant must hold an MA degree in African Languages and Literature with specialisation in either Oral Traditions or Sesotho fiction. Acquisition of a PhD will be an added advantage. S/he should be able to teach: Sesotho Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Oral Literature, Creative Writing and Research Methods and be able to supervise B.A. projects. Should be fluent and proficient in Sesotho. A high level of fluency and/or basic knowledge in either isiZulu or isiXhosa will be an added advantage. Should possess at least one year teaching experience at tertiary level. A record of publication and participation in research would be necessary.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Supervision of students’ projects;
- Designing programmes and courses for undergraduate;
- Teaching at undergraduate and;
- Participating in research programmes of the Department/Faculty;
- Performing other duties required by the Department.
- Develop and promote scholarly excursions.
- Promote and strengthen academic linkage between the Department and other stakeholders.
- Initiate and implement progressive strategies for the betterment of the Department.
- Performing other duties required by the Department.
- The incumbent will be expected to carry out the teaching, engage in academic citizenship.
Remuneration:
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits. The terms and conditions of service will be on contract basis for expatriates and permanent and pensionable for locals.
Employment type
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and Two Years’ Contract for Non-Locals with a possibility of renewal.
Information required from candidates
- Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience; and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position.
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees
- Certified copy of an Identity Document
- Proof of appointment to professorial level.
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 20th November, 2021.
The applications should be emailed to dhr@nul.ls
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
