University of Cape Town invite applications for the above post for appointment as soon as possible.
Requirements:
- A PhD in French language and/or literature
- A proven track-record of research activity (e.g. scholarly monographs and articles in ISI journals).
- Expertise in teaching French language and literature to students for whom French is not a first language.
- An ability to communicate effectively in English is also a prerequisite.
The successful applicant will be expected to be able to head the Section of French Language and Literature, and provide academic leadership. He/she will also provide direction in enhancing the current undergraduate programmes in French language and literature, and will further develop postgraduate studies in these fields.
Expertise in translation studies and an interest in North African, Caribbean or African literature in French would be an advantage.
The annual remuneration package for 2015, including benefits, is
- Lecturer: R528 275
- Senior Lecturer: R649 534
- Associate Professor: R766 445
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Melanie Falken at recruitment02@uct.ac.za:
- UCT Application Form (download at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc)
- Cover letter, and
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Address: Staff Recruitment Office, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700.
Telephone: +27 21 406 1508 Website: www.humanities.uct.ac.za
Reference number: E15198 Closing date: 30th October 2015
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
The University reserves the right not to appoint.