CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Teach, support and engage Medical and Health Science students in academic literacy for learning, writing and research purposes ● Enable students to be successful learners and to develop lifelong learning skills ●  Assist with the design of academic literacy teaching materials closely aligned to other course modules ●  Foster socio-economic advancement through the scholarship of teaching and applied research ●  Provide guidance to students in all aspects of academic learning ● To contribute to research within Health Professions Education ●

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and providing academic support to students in Academic Literacy 
• Assist with the development of teaching materials for Academic Literacy
• Teach and assess Academic Literacy modules
• Contribute to Health Professions Educational research
• Perform administrative and related duties

CORE COMPETENCIES

Sound knowledge of Academic Literacy

Ability to lecture successfully to large and diverse classes

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills to students through professional learning and teaching modules

Demonstrate an innovative approach to blended learning techniques, Inter-Professional Education and research

Demonstrated organisational and management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Note.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & experience

Senior Lecturer: PhD in such areas as English, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics or relevant field

Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching or tutoring Academic Literacy in higher education or at TVET level

Record of published research and/or current research activity

Experience in counselling or guidance at higher or secondary level is an added advantage

Lecturer: Masters’ degree in English, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics or relevant field

Minimum of two years’ experience in teaching or tutoring Academic Literacy in higher education or at TVET level

A record of recently published research and/or current research activity

Experience in counselling or guidance at a higher or secondary school level is an added advantage

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:    

Please note that no late applications are accepted.

Important information:

Candidates are to provide a cover letter detailing their skills match to the post requirements. An updated CV and certified copies of qualifications, ID and drivers’ license are required.