Kobus Moolman

Professor of Creative Writing at the University of the Western Cape

Professional Experience

July 2016 – Present
Full Professor

Creative Writing, & English Literature: English Studies Department, University of the Western Cape

Principal areas of Teaching / Research:

  • Head of Creative Writing – Specialisation in teaching the writing of Poetry, from 3rd year to post-graduate level.
    Also cross-genre and the avant-garde.
    Theory of writing.
  • Creative Writing pedagogy
  • Disability Studies
  • Contemporary South African poetry
  • Prison Writing

Supervision:

  • Current:
    • Postdoc
    • 4 MA students in Creative Writing (MACW)
    • 1 MA in English Studies
    • 8 PhD students in Creative Writing
  • Graduated:
    • 12 MA students in Creative Writing (Eight first class passes achieved)
    • 3 MA students in English Studies
    • 3 PhD
  • NRF Academic Rating:
    C2. Obtained in February 2019.
  • Examination:
    Internal and External Examiner for numerous PhD and Masters theses
July 2016 – Present
January 2010 – June 2016
Senior Lecturer

English Studies Department, School of Literary Studies, Media and Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal

January 2010 – June 2016
2004 - 2010
Lecurer

English Studies Department, School of Literary Studies, Media and Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal

2004 - 2010
1991 - 2003
Education Officer

Tatham Art Gallery, Msunduzi Municipality.

Facilitation:

  • Teacher training workshops and seminars.
  • PR and media liaison for exhibitions and educational activities.
  • Teacher training workshops and seminars.
  • Lectures and guided tours on visual literacy and the Gallery's permanent collection.
1991 - 2003
1997-1998, 2000, 2001
Acting Assistant Director

Tatham Art Gallery, Msunduzi Municipality.

Managerial:

  • Staff development and administration.

  • Strategic policy implementation.

  • Fund-raising and report writing.

1997-1998, 2000, 2001
2000-2003
Part-Time Writing Lecturer

Drama Studies Department, University of Natal.

Teaching:

  • Scriptwriting skills.

  • Interpretation of select contemporary plays.

2000-2003
July – Dec. 1990
Language Facilitator

PROTECH, University of Natal.

Teaching:

  • English communication/grammar: Grades 11-12.

  • Post-matric & facilitator training seminars.

July – Dec. 1990
January 1989 - June 1990
Teacher

St Gregory College, Frere

Teaching:

  • Second language English & Afrikaans: Grades 6-9.

January 1989 - June 1990
September 1987 - December 1988
Sub-Editor

"The Witness", Pietermaritzburg

Editing:

  • Copy-editor on front page to leader page.

  • Lay-out and design.

September 1987 - December 1988
January 1987 - May 1987
Teacher

Emngwenya Aided Farm School (Estcourt): ex-Dept. of Education and Training

Teaching:

  • Second language English, Afrikaans & Biblical Studies: Grades 6-8.

January 1987 - May 1987