Lecturer in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

POST NO.	1655
DEPARTMENT	FRENCH
FACULTY	HUMANITIES
LOCATION	NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

The   National  University   of  Lesotho  invites  applications  from  suitably qualified candidates for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE).

1.0    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. a) The applicant must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) or a related area;
2. b) A PhD in hand or a pronounced intent to undertake doctoral studies in
   French upon arrival at the National University of Lesotho will be an added
   advantage;
3. c) An M.A. or a Ph.D. undertaken with a French-speaking university would be yet another added advantage.
4. d) A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at tertiary level for a lecturer
   and, for a Senior Lecturer, 4 years of teaching experience plus a minimum of

3 accredited/referred publications in the area of specialisation;

1. e) A Senior Lecturer should have a demonstrable ability to develop new programmes and to  review  the  ones  already  running  to  assist  in  the successful completion and implementation of semesterization process.
2. f) Excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and presentational skills in French.
3. g) Ability to work effectively within an established team environment locally and/or internationally;
4. h) Experience in supervision of research projects at undergraduate level;
5. i) The candidate should have a sound knowledge and experience in teaching and evaluating the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills;
6. j) Must demonstrate the ability to develop and use appropriate instructional
   material

 

2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   Teaching and assessment of both theoretical and practical components
of French Language courses;

   Supervision of research at undergraduate level;

   Engagement   in   academic   research   and   publication   by   way   of    conference/seminar  papers,  articles  in  peer  reviewed  or  accredited journals, book chapters and books in French (and in English) in their area of specialisation;

   Fulfil community engagements;

   Consultation with students and the broader learning community;
   Participation in appropriate projects and university committees.

3.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT

Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non-Locals.

4.0    REMUNERATION:

The University offers competitive salaries.

5.0    OTHER INFORMATION

The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

(a) Application  letters  should  state  relevant  qualifications  and experience and provide other information that will assist the University   to   determine   the   candidate’s   suitability   for   the position.

(b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;

(c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail).

(d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional references   from   Lead   Consultants,   Project   Managers   and Employers (current or previous).

(e) Comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.

Applications should be hand delivered OR post to:

The Director – Human Resources

National University of Lesotho P.O. Roma 180 Lesotho
Southern Africa

The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 12th December, 2019.

DISCLAIMER: Applicants who do not receive any response within three months after the closing date must consider their application
unsuccessful.

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