- Location
- Western Cape
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Job type
- Academic
- Career level
- Professor
- Discipline
- Education, English Language Teaching, Linguistics
- Faculty
- Department of Curriculum Studies
- Qualification
- Doctorate Degree
- Experience
- 10+ Years
- Reference
- OPV01/412/1026
About the role
- Teaching English Home Language and First Additional Language in undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Developing and evaluating teaching and learning materials for English language teaching
- Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities (practical teaching)
- Conducting research and publishing in chosen areas of specialisation
- Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, master's and doctoral level
- Identifying and applying for research funding
- Participating in Social Impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community
- Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty
What you’ll need
- A relevant PhD with literature or (applied) linguistics as core element
- A relevant teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching English in higher education contexts
- Experience of postgraduate supervision or as co-supervisor at honours, master's and doctoral level in language education
- A strong academic record, including international collaborations
- Recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals in English language education
- Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences
About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University's Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education strives for academic excellence in curriculum studies as a scientific field. The department supports innovative research addressing education practice and provides opportunities for international cooperation.
How to apply
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date. Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.
For enquiries about this post, contact Prof Michele van der Merwe on 021 808 2300, or at michelevdm@sun.ac.za.
For enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process, contact Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. If you receive no feedback after four to six weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.