KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

•    Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation}, assessments and seminars.

•    Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable fields.

•    Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.

•    Provide support to skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.

•    Provide supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

•    Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.

•    Maintain a scholarly profile in line with a Senior Lecturer appointment in an academic department.

•    Conduct research, publications, and presentations of research.

•    Participate in national and/or international fora to share research results.

•    Identify and access some funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students.

•    Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.

•    Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer:

•    A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment).

or

•    A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in nursing (contract appointment: five years during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).

•    A Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.

•    Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/ Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur. 

•    An additional qualification in Nursing Education registered as such with SANC.

•    Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

•    Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.

•    A good academic record (attach a copy).

•    Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Senior Lecturer:

•    A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing. 

•    A Bacher’s degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification.

•    Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/ Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur.

•    An additional qualification in Nursing Education registered as such with SANC.

•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.

•    Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

•    An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

•    Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters' students.

•    A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

•    Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

•    A minimum of three (3) years' proven experience in an academic role.

Recommendations:

•    An Additional qualification in any field of specialisation in Nursing Programme.

•    Experience in the higher education environment.

Key Competencies Required: 

•    Results oriented:

     -    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.

     -    The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

•    Strategic thinking:

     -    The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

     -    The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

•    Business Acumen:

     -    Proficient in using MS Office. 

•    Leading:

     -    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

     -    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

•    Building coalitions:

     -    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

     -    The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

•    A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 

•    Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).

•    A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).

•    Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).

•    A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).

•    Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

     

Closing date:

10 November 2024.

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 7659/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.

General:

The UFS 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 including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :   EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.



The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.