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Associate Lecturer / Lecturer Jobs in Johannesburg at University of the Witwatersrand
Key Responsibilities
• Teach and coordinate courses in both Creative Writing and Publishing Studies, which are exclusively postgraduate programmes (Honours and Masters levels). This includes delivering specialised Publishing Studies content in areas such as proofreading, text editing, sales and marketing, or the financial and/or legal management of authors’ intellectual property.
• Supervise students across the Honours and MA programmes, ideally in both Creative Writing and Publishing Studies, including Honours research essays and/ or research reports, MA practice-led creative research, and/ or research and coursework research projects, as well as the facilitation of peer-led research clusters and workshops. The ability to supervise research projects conducted in the African languages of South Africa will be regarded as a strong advantage.
• Play a leadership role in developing African language creative writing options and a research focus on independent South African publishing and publishing in African languages, demonstrating direct experience or a strong commitment to this area.
• Lead and contribute to the newly launched Honours in the field of Creative Writing, Translation and African Languages.
• Forge stronger links and collaboration between the Department of Creative Writing and the Publishing Studies Division to enhance interdisciplinary engagement and innovation.
• Contribute actively to research and creative practice through regular, quality publication, public engagement, and participation in scholarly discourse.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the broader intellectual and public life of the university through seminars, workshops, symposia, and partnerships with the literary and publishing communities.
Requirements
• A Master’s degree (MA) in Creative Writing, Publishing, Literature, African Languages, or in a related field is required. A PhD in a relevant discipline will be a strong advantage for Lecturer applicants.
• Additional requirements differ by position level:
For Associate Lecturer position: (3 years contract)
Attained the degree of Masters (MA) within the last six years.
A commitment to completing a PhD within three years of appointment.
For Lecturer position:
A PhD is required, along with experience in university teaching.
If the highest qualification is an MA, the applicant must demonstrate:
– Willingness to register and begin with their PhD studies on the commencement of the post.
at least three years of substantial creative or professional experience; and/or
– a research profile with evidence of peer-reviewed publications and/or creative research; and/or
at least three years of university teaching experience.
Desirable Qualities
Proficiency and experience in writing and/ or publishing in African languages, or a strong and demonstrable commitment to developing African language writing and publishing.
Demonstrated experience in supervising, teaching or mentoring in a higher education or professional setting.
A track record of collaboration with writers, editors, and publishers.
An interdisciplinary approach to writing, publishing, and literary studies.
A dynamic and engaged approach to both creative and academic work.
A strong commitment to community engagement.
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To apply, submit a letter of motivation – clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.
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Closing Date : 23 June 2025
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Title: Associate Lecturer / Lecturer
Company: University of the Witwatersrand
Location: Johannesburg
