Job Title Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Academic Literacies & Digital Pedagogies Location Johannesburg, ZA Organization Name Wits School of Education - Educational Information and Engineering Technology Department Description Brief Description
Wits School of Education (WSoE), Science and Technology Division, Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,
Purpose of the Post
This position is a strategic response to the growing complexity of academic study in the digital age. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative undergraduate and postgraduate student success by teaching, researching, and leading a multi-stranded portfolio that promotes academic literacy and digital pedagogical initiatives designed to foster critical thinking, ethical engagement with digital tools, and scholarly excellence. This role aligns with Wits Universitys strategic focus on student success, digital transformation, equity of access, and excellence in teaching and learning. The incumbent will play a vital role in realising a digitally enriched, inclusive, and community-oriented academic environment.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will oversee and implement three interlinked areas of work:
At Lecturer Level the applicant must have qualifications and expertise in the three (3) main strands of the post, i.e. Academic Reading and Writing, Integrated Academic Digital Development, and running the Innovative Digital Initiatives
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Designing and facilitating embedded academic literacy interventions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Offering one-on-one and group-based writing consultations for students and early-career researchers.
- Developing tailored support for thesis and dissertation writing, particularly in educational research contexts.
- Promoting ethical writing practices and academic integrity, with guidance on citation, referencing, and responsible use of AI tools.
- Facilitating peer-assisted writing support programmes, including e-tutoring and mentoring schemes.
- Delivering academic writing workshops for academic staff seeking to enhance their pedagogical practices or scholarly outputs.
- Conducting and publishing research on academic literacies, with a focus on multilingualism, inclusive pedagogy, and epistemic justice.
- Integrated Academic Digital Development
- Training students and staff in the use of digital research tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley), writing software (e.g., Grammarly, Overleaf), and collaborative platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams).
- Enhancing awareness of academic databases (e.g., Scopus, JSTOR, Web of Science) and search strategies for effective literature reviews.
- Supporting the ethical and informed use of generative AI in teaching, learning, and research contexts.
- Embedding digital literacy into curriculum delivery by working alongside lecturers and academic developers.
- Curating and maintaining self-paced online modules and digital toolkits to support independent learning.
- Supporting postgraduate students and staff with research data management, online publishing tools, and digital dissemination strategies.
- Hub for Innovative Digital Initiatives
- Organising academic events such as critical reading marathons, writing retreats, digital storytelling sessions, and AI awareness workshops.
- Coordinating school-wide initiatives on academic integrity, responsible authorship, and scholarly engagement.
- Developing and managing multimedia platforms to showcase student writing, staff research, and community-based scholarship.
- Collaborating with faculty committees to align academic literacy and digital events with School priorities.
- Supporting digital exhibitions, research cafs, and academic development colloquia to enhance postgraduate and staff engagement.
- Building partnerships with other university departments, academic libraries, and digital innovation hubs to promote best practice and resource sharing.
- demonstrate substantial experience in postgraduate supervision
- have a substantial academic publications record
- have a record of grant funding
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD in Education and/or Digital Literacies and/or Instructional Design or Digital Technologies, with an advantage given to those with specialisation in language/literacies.
- Proven experience in academic literacy support and digital facilitation.
- Familiarity with AI in education and open-access scholarship.
- Strong organisational, communication, and project coordination skills.
Email: reuben.dlamini@wits.ac.za
Requirements
Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To Apply
To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/Apply for a job
External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
- The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.
Closing Date : 06 July 2025
NB: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.
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