Senior Academic Developer: Languages and Academic Literacies

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2085

Date posted:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
- To develop, implement and manage innovative practices to guide language, literacies and multilingu

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to develop and implement strategies to guide and support academics for effective use and integration of language, literacies and multilingualism in teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with the Nelson Mandela University Language Policy. The overall aim is to provide transformative academic development and support for student success.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

To develop, implement and manage innovative practices to guide language, literacies and multilingualism at Nelson Mandela University
To contribute to and participate in specialist programmes to support academic staff to enhance language and literacies development in teaching and learning
To facilitate selected academic development/professional learning initiatives
To closely monitor, determine and support the needs of academic staff pertaining to learning and teaching matters
To liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders in developing, implementing and benchmarking practices to guide language and literacies development at Nelson Mandela University
To conduct and monitor literacies and multilingualism research and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Nelson Mandela University
To monitor and report on the implementation of language and literacies in line with the Nelson Mandela University Language Policy

CORE COMPETENCIES

To be thoroughly informed and familiar with the latest trends in terms of language education and multilingualism in Higher Education, both nationally and internationally;
To have a thorough understanding of the language needs of academic staff and students and the impact this has on academic success;
Ability to initiate and coordinate professional development programmes for staff at different levels
To have a thorough understanding of the Nelson Mandela University Language Policy and how it interfaces with staff and student development policies;
Comprehensive understanding of the principles and best practices related to teaching and learning development
Proven research competency in language, literacies, multilingualism and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Display excellent networking skills with internal and external partners and stakeholders;
Possess good leadership, management and motivational skills;
Have good communication (verbal and written); facilitation and presentation skills

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics or Language Education

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Higher Education of which at least 3 must be in the field of academic

development or language education

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 06 June 2025.

Senior Academic Developer: Languages and Academic Literacies

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