Lecturer – School of Health Care Sciences – Department of Nursing Science – Faculty of Health Sciences needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:            

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a nationally competitive level;
• Participating in the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Emergency Nursing and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• One DHET accredited publication.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in a clinical environment;
• PhD in Nursing Science;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• At least one-year teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution;
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students.