Academic Literacies Practitioner:Learning Developm

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to develop the learning and teaching of academic writing at the university.





KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

To facilitate the learning and teaching of academic writing competencies amongst students and staff at the Nelson Mandela University
To present specialist lectures/workshops on different aspects of academic writing
To liaise closely with lecturers regarding the writing competency skills required for specific disciplines.
Promoting the use and development of Open Education Resources by staff and students
Resource development for online platforms.
Research


CORE COMPETENCIES



Sound knowledge of academic literacies competence, latest developments in the field, and the academic literacy needs of students.
Skills in facilitating writing/language development
To sustain on open communication style with students and staff
Material development for digital online and general academic literacies use.
To promote the activities of the Academic Literacies Writing Programme
Research and administrative skills




REQUIREMENTS



The minimum qualification required M+4 higher education degree qualification, with an emphasis on languages/language education.
At least three years'' experience lecturing Language at a higher education level and/or being an Academic Literacy Practitioner, in which competency has been gained.
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems
Competence in online learning platforms
Good presentation skills


SCREENING QUESTIONS


1. Have you worked in a Higher Education environment?
2. Do you have experience in teaching English or working as an Academic Literacies Practioner Writing?
3. Do you have an understanding of how to use Open Education Resources for Writing Support and Development?
4. Do you have an enhanced level of competency on the MS suite, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point?
5. What Learning Management System are you competent in working with?