Position Title: Lecturer(nGAP) in Logic & the Philosophy of Language, HUM
nGAP LECTURER IN LOGIC AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
Department of Philosophy
HUMANITIES FACULTY
Through the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP, Phase 8), funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Philosophy Department is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with a specialisation in Logic and the Philosophy of Language.
The nGAP (Phase 8) appointment is a full-time, permanent position that offers a promising, current PhD student a six-year academic development programme. The programme will include mentoring and other forms of career development and support to enable the successful candidate to complete their PhD and begin their career as an academic.
The nGAP appointment is structured as follows:
In the first three years of employment, 80% of time is allocated to research and PhD studies with the remaining 20% towards teaching and administrative duties.
In the fourth year of employment, 50% of time is allocated to research and PhD studies with the remaining 50% towards teaching and administrative duties.
In the fifth and sixth years of the programme, the appointee performs duties as per the department norms followed by continuing permanent employment thereafter.
This appointment will be made in terms of the purposes outlined in the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF). For more information please see: www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.html.
For more information about the Philosophy Department, and the teaching and research undertaken by its members, please see:
https://humanities.uct.ac.za/department-philosophy
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- The applicant must be 40 years of age or younger.
- A master’s degree in philosophy with a 70% pass or above.
- Accepted onto or enrolled in a Philosophy PhD programme by the time of appointment.
- Active research specialisation in Logic and the Philosophy of Language
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS.
- Experience teaching Logic and the Philosophy of Language to undergraduate students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to complete or make considerable progress towards completion of their PhD studies (if not already in possession of a PhD) in the first three years of the nGap programme. They will be given a substantially reduced teaching load, mentorship support and research funding to do so. They will teach students at undergraduate level in Logic and the Philosophy of Language. By the completion of the nGAP programme, they should be ready to teach and supervise postgraduate students and have a developing research profile.
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R 901 517.
To apply, please visit the View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:
- A letter of motivation that speaks to the requirements of the role.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of relevant academic transcripts and ID
- The names of three referees, including their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and deliver a presentation to the department. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.
Any inquiries about this position are to be addressed to Mr Ian Petersen at recruitment02@uct.ac.za or 021 6502163.
Closing Date: 22nd November 2024
Website: https://humanities.uct.ac.za/department-philosophy
UCT 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. Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.