Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer and Programme Director (in Nursing) (Job ID: 5720) – (1412) needed at University of the Free State
Job title : Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer and Programme Director (in Nursing) (Job ID: 5720) – (1412)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : June 03, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in curriculum design and implementation.
- Coordinate development, organization and quality management of the academic programme according to the University of the Free State (UFS) and the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Coordinate teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Coordinate work integrated learning of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Provide academic and registration advice.
- Apply professional advice and expertise to support planning and assessment practices.
- Supervise research students.
- Do research, apply for research funding, present, and publish research results.
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 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 (attach a copy).
- Nursing Education as an additional qualification and registered with SANC as such (attach a copy).
- 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 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 (attach a copy).
- Nursing education as an additional qualification and registered with SANC as such (attach a copy).
- 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 clinical experience.
Recommendations:
- An additional qualification in any field of specialisation in a Nursing Programme.
- Experience in an academic role will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies Required:
Results oriented:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
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.
- 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 (attach copies).
- 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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