Lecturer –Creative Writing

Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department African Languages Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 27/7/2026 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in African Languages Creative Writing.
• Design undergraduate and postgraduate study material in African Languages Creative Writing.
• Contribute to curriculum development in Creative Writing in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Participate in community service and engaged scholarship activities.
• Work in a team with members of the department and faculty.
• Perform general leadership duties related to the Department of African Languages

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in African Languages with specialisation in Creative Writing or closely related discipline (for a permanent appointment)

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in African Languages with specialisation in Creative Writing or closely related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in African Languages with specialisation in Creative Writing or closely related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Relevant experience in mentoring of students for creative material production.

Competencies Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:

1 January 2027

Closing date:

27 July 2026

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2876 / 9813 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.