NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
PEROMNES: A7
SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES AND TEXT STUDIES
POSITION NUMBER: PC10358
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
Responsibilities
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Teaching-learning regarding Latin on NQF levels 6-10
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Facilitation of the service course Medical Terminology
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Responsibility for and development of the existing short courses in Botanical Latin and Greek-Roman Mythology
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Responsibility for the Latin module in UniPrep (Open and distance learning)
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Research outputs in the form of articles in accredited journals, supervision of master’s and doctoral students, and the
recruitment and supervision of postdoctoral fellows in Latin
The minimum requirements are the following:
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A PhD or DLitt in Latin
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Approximately five years’ experience in teaching Latin at undergraduate and postgraduate level
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Approximately five years’ experience in teaching Latin terminology in other disciplines such as Medicine and Botany
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A record of research outputs in national and international journals over the past five years
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A record of papers presented at national and international conferences over the past five years
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Active involvement with a professional society (CASA or similar) over the past five years
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Knowledge of the use of all teaching media and methods for teaching Latin
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Advanced knowledge of appropriate research methods and theories regarding Ancient Languages
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Skills in teaching and assessment of Latin on NQF levels 6-10
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Innovative and creative ability to popularise and develop the subject Latin
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel), email, web-page design and maintenance
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Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the
NWU
Total remuneration package: R367 010 – R489 311 per annum (employer contribution in respect of fringe benefits
included)
ENQUIRIES:
Prof MR Dircksen, 018 2971075
CLOSING DATE:
13 May 2013
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:
1 June 2013
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.
FOR APPLICATION FORMS, please contact the Human Capital Department at tel. 018 299 4961, or send an email to
recruithr@nwu.ac.za. Application forms are also available at Room G25, C1 Building, Institutional Office. Completed
application forms must either be handed in at the Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified on the
application form, or sent via email to recruithr@nwu.ac.za, or faxed to 018 293 5308.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation.
All applications will be considered.
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