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Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in English First and Second Language Education

Stellenbosch University

Education · Language Education · Linguistics

Western Cape Senior Lecturer Posted 1 month ago Ref OPV01/161/0626
Education Language Education Linguistics Senior Lecturer Doctorate Degree

Job overview

Responsibilities include:

  • 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 including practical teaching
  • Conducting research and publishing in chosen areas of specialisation
  • Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, masters 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

Requirements

  • Relevant PhD with literature or (applied) linguistics as core element
  • 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
  • Strong academic record including international collaborations
  • Recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals in English language education
  • Attendance and presentation of peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences

About the institution

Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum Studies strives for academic excellence in curriculum studies as a scientific field. The department supports innovative research aimed at addressing education practice and providing opportunities for international cooperation.

How to apply

Submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae including names and email addresses of at least three references. Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” before or on the closing date of 22 July 2026.

Enquiries:

  • About the position: Prof Michele van der Merwe, 021 808 2300 or michelevdm@sun.ac.za
  • About remuneration/benefits and technical assistance: Human Resources Client Services Centre, 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg) or sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
  • The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks. Feedback will be provided within four to six weeks.
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