The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POST NO. 1600: ASSOCIATE/ FULL PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
The applicants must have a PhD in Language and Linguistics. He/she should be able to teach a broad range of courses from Undergraduate to Postgraduate levels. Applicants should show strong evidence of publication in refereed journals and should have at least ten years (for associate professor) and twelve years (for full professor) of experience in teaching at tertiary level.
The successful applicant will be required to play an active role in building the Department, taking the lead in developing new areas of activity when required, and contributing to the Department, Faculty and University-wide activities. He or she will be expected to be actively involved in grant applications, have a clear research and publication strategy and be willing to contribute to projects that complement the Department, Faculty and University’s research and knowledge-transfer activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
- Participating in the research programmes of the Department/Faculty.
- Carry out teaching and conduct research in his/her area of expertise, and perform any other duties as may be required by the Department.
- Assume Administrative duties if requested to.
- Any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
Contract Duration:
The appointment for this post shall be for a contract period of 2 years.
Information Required from Candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to:
Director - Human Resources,
National University of Lesotho,
P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho
or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 11 th April, 2014.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
