Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (in Nursing) (Job ID: 5961) needed at University of the Free State

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.