LECTURER – ACADEMIC LITERACY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – BIUST

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

 

DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC LITERACY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

LECTURER. ACADEMIC LITERACY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES REF: ALSS: 01/19

Main Purpose of the Jobs

To teach Technical Communication, Academic Literacy, Professional Communication & Basic Research to undergraduate students in the Faculties of Science and Engineering & Technology for the following position: The position is will be appointed on pensionable terms or contract basis of up to 5 years

• Good knowledge of the academic discipline environment
• Involvement In professional activities where applicable
• Knowledge of Research Methodology
• Understanding of Higher Education environment
• Ability to manage & analyse information
• Ability to supervise research projects and graduate students
• Ability to prepare and submit proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes.
• To build the knowledge base through research and publication.

 

Remuneration

 

 

 

To administer teaching activities and provide leadership at the module or course level. To provide professional service: thereby building the University’s reputation nationally and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Masters and Doctorate degree in an English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics (with a major in English Language); or Masters of Education and Doctorate degree in Education (majoring m English Language Teaching; MPhil and DPhil (Language and Literacy) or equivalent
• Teaching experience. Research and publications will be considered as added advantages.

The position requires the following Competencies/Skills:

• Strong communication skills – to disseminate conceptual and complex Ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding
• Ability to synthesise Information to design learning experiences
• Computer proficiency

 

The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.