University of the Western Cape
Lecturer nGAP Women’s and Gender Studies
Title of Position
LECTURER NGAP
Post Number
NG22
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Women’s and Gender Studies
Type of Position
Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
12/5/2024
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP)
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
LECTURER
Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is implementing the ninth phase of the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) of the ‘Staffing South African Universities’ Framework. nGAP involves the recruitment of new academics who display significant potential for scholarship in teaching and research. The programme consists of a 6-year development programme, including short courses on research and teaching development. As a permanently appointed Academic, employment will commence with a reduced teaching load. The workload will increase to a full load within the 6-year period with a spread of responsibilities and levels. Applicable support will be provided by an appointed coach, mentor and all UWC structures and systems, while progress will be monitored to ensure successful completion of the nGAP. As this is a partnership between the Department and UWC, successful candidates will have to comply with the normal employment conditions of UWC, as well as the requirements of the Department.
Responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Willingness to explore digital teaching and learning technologies and approaches.
Supervision of Honours research projects and assisting with other postgraduate theses.
Developing an independent research and publications profile;
Contributing to departmental academic administration.
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 70% for the Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies
Demonstrated experience as a Sociology lecturer, graduate lecturing assistant/teaching assistant, or tutor
Familiarity with online teaching and learning platforms
Some peer-reviewed scholarly publications/or evidence of manuscript/s submitted for publication consideration
Demonstrable familiarity with feminist and decolonial theory, methodology and pedagogy
Excellent verbal and written English skills
Added advantages include:
The ability to assist with the supervision of postgraduate theses.
Fluency in at least one African language
A publication record
Additional requirements for all positions include:
Communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organising skills
The successful candidate will be required to register for a PhD upon acceptance of the offer as completing a PhD is key deliverable to successfully completing the 6-year developmental programme. All applicants are required to submit copies of their Academic Transcripts for their Master’s Degree.
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University of the Western Cape
Lecturer nGAP Women’s and Gender Studies
Bellville
12 May 2024