Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer- Faculty of Health Sciences - School of Health Care Sciences - Department of Nursing Science 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 national and international competitive level;
• Participating in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• At least 1 DHET accredited publication;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR LECTURER:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• Minimum 3 accredited publications (preferably be published in the last three years and in ISI journals);
• At least 2 Master’s supervised; 
• 3 years teaching experience;
• Conference papers delivered.

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 FOR LECTURER:

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