Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer and Programme Director (in Nursing) (Job ID: 5720) - (1412) at University of the Free State

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).