Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Department Linguistics and Language Practice (Job ID: 6134) – (1826)
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Department of Linguistics and Language Practice
- Company: University of the Free State
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State, South Africa
- Closing Date: 31 May 2025
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State, South Africa
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Linguistics, with a focus on the spoken and signed languages of Southern Africa
Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students
Conduct and publish research in the field of Linguistics
Engage in departmental and university-level administration and community service
Contribute to enhancing the department’s national and international profile
Qualifications:
Lecturer:
Master’s degree in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics (PhD required for permanent appointment)
Experience teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
Conference presentation experience
Academic publications or manuscripts in progress
Strong academic record
Senior Lecturer:
PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics
Extensive university teaching and postgraduate supervision experience
Proven research and publication record in accredited journals
National or international scholarly recognition
Experience in academic service and participation in scholarly societies
Recommended Expertise:
African languages of Southern Africa (spoken/signed)
Subfields such as sociolinguistics, phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, multilingualism, computational linguistics, etc.
Experience with corpora, experimental linguistic research, and digital teaching platforms (e.g., Blackboard)
Benefits:
Pension scheme
Medical aid
Group life insurance
Housing allowance
Study benefits
Annual leave and sick leave
Application Process:
Submit a detailed CV, cover letter, academic records, qualifications (with SAQA accreditation for foreign qualifications), ID or passport, and proof of previous employment (if applicable) via the UFS careers portal only:
https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
Enquiries:
051 401 7659, SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za | Recruit@ufs.ac.za
Realated Post: INSPIRING LECTURE ROLE|Closing: 30 May 2025| Vacancies: 1



