Senior Academic Developer: Languages and Academic Literacies

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

POSITION INFO:

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.