Writing Place Coordinator
Listing reference: ukzn_000497
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 January 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
UKZN is currently recruiting for a Writing Place Coordinator for a 3 year fixed Term Appointment for the Westville, Pietermaritzburg, and Howard College Campuses. REFERENCE NO: CLMS WP-01-2025
Job description
The Teaching and Learning Unit is seeking to appoint an individual for the position of Writing Place Coordinator. The appointment is for a three-year, full-time contract with benefits. The Writing Place Coordinator plays a critical role in managing the daily operations of the Writing Place and ensuring that it provides quality writing assistance to students and academic staff. The Coordinator must also have an excellent command of spoken and written and read English, proficiency in using academic writing software and digital tools to support tutoring and resource development as well as a good understanding of academic literacy issues in the South African context. Proven experience in editing and publishing together with; a Masters degree in English/ Language Education/ Applied Language studies or a related field focusing on academic writing and rhetoric will be an advantage.
Minimum requirements
- A Honors degree in English/ Language Education/ Applied Language studies or a related field with a focus on academic writing and rhetoric.
- Minimum two years experience in providing support within a writing centre or similar academic support setting with a demonstrated ability to support students in various aspects of writing, including essays, research papers, and dissertations.
- Minimum two years experience undertaking research and administering, extracting and analysing data; with experience in preparing reports and presenting results.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, 29 JANUARY 2025.
Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience with respect to the minimum requirements listed above and a Curriculum Vitae.
The remuneration package offered will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and will be in accordance with the University's policy on fixed-term appointments.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The College reserves the right not to make any appointments. The successful applicant/s may not hold dual/ concurrent appointments in other Colleges, Schools or Units at UKZN.
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices, as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
