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:

•    Develop and oversee a robust research programme at the school with an emphasis on postgraduate students and staff members.

•    Establish and maintain strong partnerships and collaborations with other academic institutions and government institutions nationally and internationally.

•    Participate in knowledge transfer activities, attracting research income to discipline on a collaborative and individual basis to support high quality research activity.

•    Support the department with the strengthening of overall research related electives including research projects.

•    Attracting research income on an individual and collaborative basis, to the field or discipline, to underpin high quality research activity.

•    Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.

•    Sustaining a high standard of academic engagement and staying current with field advancement as required to fulfil the requirement of the position.

•    Being of service to other universities e.g. external examining, assisting with curriculum reviews, organising of conferences, collaborations on inter-university projects.

•    Being of service to other provincial and / or national stakeholders such as government or NGOs

•    e.g. servicing on advisory bodies, contributing to policy formulation and review.

•    Demonstrating excellent leadership in the creation and accomplishment of the school's strategies in an innovative, inspirational, person-centred manner in the interest of building the standing and stature of the school.

•    Maintaining own ongoing growth; incorporating the school's strategies into all relevant facets of their work while also contributing to the development and achievement of University and Faculty strategies within the context of being a research-led university in Africa.

•    Develop strategic direction within their own research area while providing over-arching leadership to staff in the Department in terms of their own research.

•    Being recognised and serving as an authority in the field of nursing with a strong external research profile as appropriate to the discipline.

•    Actively contributing to the development, planning and implementation of activities within the school of nursing.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Senior Researcher:

•    PhD in Nursing on NQF Level 10.

•    Three (3) years of academic experience at a higher education institution.

•    Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council.

•    Additional qualification in Nursing Education.

•    Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council.

•    Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules in nursing.

•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national and/or international scholarly conferences.

•    Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

•    Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s students.

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

•    Proven experience as a reviewer for an accredited scholarly journal.

Associate Professor - Researcher:

•    PhD in Nursing on NQF Level 10.

•    Five (5) years of academic experience at a higher education institution.

•    Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council.

•    Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council.

•    Additional qualification in Nursing Education.

•    Experience at management level, and of leading a large team.

•    Proven track record of research in nursing with a research profile commensurate with the level of associate.

•    Existing networks and collaborations in nursing, or higher education in Africa and/or beyond.

•    Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate degree students.

•    Proven experience in presenting research papers at national and international conferences.

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

•    Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

•    Successful supervision of graduated master’s degree students.  

•    A proven research record of at least 10 relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

•    Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

•    NRF rated.

•    Proven application and/or successful securing grant application.

•    Act as an editorial member of high-quality national scholarly journals.

•    Qualification in any field of specialisation will be an added advantage

•    Bachelor's degree will be an added advantage.

•    Co-supervision of PhD students.

Key Competencies Required: 

•    Results oriented:

     -    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

     -    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 

     -    The ability to maintain composure and self-control.

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

•    Strategic thinking:

     -    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

     -    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

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

•    Business Acumen:

     -    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

     -    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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

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

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:

17 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/ 9814/ 2979 / 7659 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.