Lecturer – Department Sociology (Job ID: 5725) – (1422) needed at University of the Free State
Job title : Lecturer – Department Sociology (Job ID: 5725) – (1422)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : June 03, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the department at the Bloemfontein campus.
- Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Sociology.
- Provide study guidance and supervision to final year and postgraduate students.
- Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
- Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS management structures.
- Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
- Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and the Faculty of the Humanities.
- Participate in engaged scholarship initiatives.
- Recruit senior students for postgraduate studies.
- Perform organisational and administrative duties.
- Introduce and teach in a specific Sociology specialisation that can contribute to the faculty’s academic streams.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
- A PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
or
- Master’s degree in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience, acquired either solely through lecturing or through a combination of at least two (2) years of lecturing and tutoring (totalling five years of experience), in Sociology at a higher education institution, is required.
- Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
- Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
- A good academic record.
Recommendations:
- Experience in teaching: Introduction to Sociology/social theory/ sociology of Development/ research methods/other variations of sociology.
Competencies
Required competencies:
- Results oriented.
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- Strategic thinking.
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Leading.
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- Building coalitions
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
- 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).
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