Lecturer, Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Faculty of Humanities

UP Posting - Academic FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

CENTRE FOR AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION

LECTURER

In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria offers training to students from a variety of professional backgrounds through postgraduate research-based degrees, under the guidance of experienced academic staff, in the fields of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) or Early Childhood Intervention (ECI).

Key Responsibilities The incumbent will be expected to:

• Engage in teaching, curriculum development, and co-ordinating programmes at postgraduate levels;
• Engage in research supervision of postgraduate students commensurate with the post level;
• Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment and actively contribute to the Centre’s research profile;
• Perform various academic and administrative duties as determined by the Director of the Centre;
• Participate in the Centre’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.

MINIMUM REQUREMENTS

• A PhD degree in Augmentative and Alternative Communication or Early Childhood Intervention ;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Occupational therapist in the independent practitioner category or related professional body;
• Evidence of research productivity publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, books, andother similar outputs as well as presentations atnational and international conferences
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision experience.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Professional practice experience as a therapist or educator in the respective field;
• Ability to train multiprofessional postgraduate students;
• Ability to lecture in at least at one but preferably both fields of AAC and EC I;
• Demonstratable and clear research focus.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in lecturing at the postgraduate level;
• Demonstrated experience in supervision at the postgraduate level;
• Demonstrated experience of successfully securing research funding.

Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application:

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Certified copies of qualifications and current HPCSA registration;
• A brief self-evaluation indicating how they meet the requirements of the position;
• A brief description of completed and current research activities, as well as envisioned future research;
• A statement of envisioned contribution to the Centre;
• Details of three contactable referees who can attest to the candidate’s professional experience and academic (teaching and research) qualities.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, select About UP and then select Career Opportunities.

CLOSING DATE:25 September 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:Ms Lungi Maqutu, E-mail: lungile.maqutu@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Shakila Dada, email: shakila.dada@up.ac.zafor enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 December 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.