Vacancies Available at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Develop and ensure the optimal functioning and execution of TuksSport coaching philosophy as it relates to TuksJudo. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching strategy that is aligned with the club’s, team's and/or individual’s performance plans, periodisation, goals, and objectives. 
• Create and execute effective training programmes to enhance the athletes’ performance, including but not limited to developing technical and tactical skills. 
• Design and coordinate the implementation of coaching best practices and protocols as agreed upon with the club manager and other technical personnel within TuksJudo, for the individuals within the high-performance squad, based on their specific needs. 
• Develop, influence, and maintain relationships with external, provincial, and national coaches and federations to contribute and influence the sport through best practices, shared knowledge, and creating opportunities for athlete development pathways. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Judo Coaching 

 OR 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Judo Coaching 

AND 

• Judo South Africa Level 1 Coaching Certificate 
• Registered as a coach with a Judo union/association (if applicable) 
• Valid driver’s license 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Criminal record certificate; 
• Sexual offender’s clearance certificate; 
• Child offender clearance certificate. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide theoretical and practical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in at least two of the following areas: Writing, Performance, Digital Media, Directing and Theatre-Making, Scenography, and Drama and Film Studies.
• Undertake academic administration and other duties as determined by the Departmental Chair and/or the Head of the School of the Arts. 
• Be involved in module and curriculum development.
• Contribute creative research outputs and scholarly publications.
• Supervise creative projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate research at the appropriate level.
• Participate in the School of the Arts’ and the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within and outside the Faculty of Humanities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER

• A Master’s degree in Drama/Theatre/Performance Studies, or a related field;
• A portfolio of professional creative work;
• Accredited research outputs appropriate to the post level
• The equivalent of two (2) years of tertiary teaching or tutoring experience. This may include block and/or temporary teaching.

SENIOR LECTURER: 

• A Doctoral degree in Drama/Theatre/Performance Studies, or a related field;
• A portfolio of professional creative work;
• At least five (5) years of tertiary teaching experience;
• Evidence of successful design and implementation of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;  
• Proven supervision to completion of at least two (2) master’s students;
• Accredited research outputs (publications, conference papers) appropriate to the post level 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• In-depth theoretical and experiential knowledge of interdisciplinary performance praxis 
• Appropriate skills to conceptualise and initiate radical futures of performance in the arts and humanities 
• Appropriate skills to engage with artistic research methodologies
• Appropriate language and communication skills
• Appropriate computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Appropriate professional experience
• Administrative competence
• A strong work ethic

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

LECTURER:

• Three years’ appropriate teaching experience at tertiary level
• A PhD in Drama/Theatre/Performance studies, or a related field
• Experience in supervising creative work at postgraduate level
• Experience in postgraduate research supervision
• Experience in artistic inter- and trans-disciplinary research methodologies

SENIOR LECTURER:

• Experience in postgraduate supervision at doctoral level
• Advanced training in embodied performance pedagogies (such as but not limited to Lessac Kinesensics or Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies)
• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary curriculum development 
• Experience in academic administration
• A professional award for creative work

Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application:

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
• A Covering letter
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Teaching portfolio 
• Portfolio of creative work
• Research Publication record 
• A brief self-evaluation by the candidate;
• The candidate’s envisioned contribution to the Department;
• Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate’s academic (teaching and research) qualities.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Undertaking teaching, learning, and research, encompassing the development, coordination, and presentation of Health Promotion, Public Health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Public Health modules; 
• Participating actively in teaching core modules offered by the school;
• Providing dedicated supervision for MPH, MSc, and PhD students within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), 
• Fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and rigorous scholarly inquiry;
• Strengthening the school’s research portfolio in Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health, 
• Engaging in collaborative research initiatives within the faculty and across the University, as well as with local and international public health scientists;
• Securing research grants/funding to support research and postgraduate students;
• Enhancing the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership within the SHSPH;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader in the areas of Health Promotion, Public health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Qualitative Research Methodology;
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with local and international public health experts and institutions to advance research, teaching, and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Public Health or relevant field;
• Minimum five (5) accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals - some first author);
• Conference papers delivered;
• At least 2 postgraduate students supervised (completed), preferably Masters level or higher;
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience;
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curriculum development/innovation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with public engagement and community outreach;
• Experience with online/blended learning;
• Policy advocacy or advisory roles: experience working with governmental or non-governmental organizations on public health nutrition policy or sexual and reproductive health advisory boards ;
• Knowledge of emerging trends: such as food systems sustainability, climate change impact on nutrition, or digital health innovations in nutrition or new trends in sexual and reproductive health.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Teaching Epidemiology and Biostatistics modules to postgraduate students’;
• Updating course content and revising study guides for modules related to epidemiology and biostatistics;
• Provide statistical consultancy/services to students and academic staff in the Faculty
• Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
• Writing statistician approval letters for ethics application;
• Supervision of PhD/MSc/MPH/BSc Honours students in the fields of Epidemiology and/or Biostatistics;
• Participating in the School of Health Systems and Public Health Strategic initiatives;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health or Biostatistics or relevant field;
• Minimum five (5) accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals some first author)
• Conference papers delivered;
• At least two (2) postgraduate students supervised (completed), preferably Masters level or higher;
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience in epidemiology or biostatistics;
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curriculum development/innovation;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Biostatistics software skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Mathematical skills;
• Epidemiological skills;
• Detail oriented;
• Excellent mathematical skills;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills;
• Awareness and decision-making abilities to choose the right data and statistical methods for each task;

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in PhD supervision;
• More than three years teaching experience in epidemiology and biostatistics;
• Experience in advanced biostatistics and epidemiology methodologies;
• Community engagement recommended.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible, among others, for the following duties:

• Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Dean.
• Assisting the Dean with developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• Leading and supporting inter- and transdisciplinary teaching, as well as curriculum transformation, curricular development and community engagement.
• Assisting with development of effective support and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.
• Promoting the use of technology in the teaching and learning activities of the Faculty.
• Implementing the Faculty’s strategies and plans relating to teaching and learning.
• Performing a liaison role between the student body (residences and class representatives) and the Faculty management.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Dean and/or members of the Executive .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant doctorate with specialisation in the broad field of education
• Requisite qualifications and experience to be eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration, and academic citizenship
• A minimum of five (5) years of academic management experience in a higher education institution
• Proven, ongoing track record of excellence in leading teams in academic programme development and implementation
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Proven extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Recognised academic status in the broad field of education at the professorial level
• Proven research excellence and high-quality publications in accredited journals, established record of teaching accomplishments, and the ability to cultivate a supportive research, teaching, and learning culture.
• Ability to manage the teaching and learning portfolio in the Faculty and provide sound academic leadership.
• Capacity to drive a strong vision within the Faculty on the desired journey aligned with the vision of the University and with due regard to transformation, including curriculum transformation.
• Proven record of innovation and knowledge of the use of online and digital tools in managing teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology in teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent technological skills.
• Excellent communication and appropriate language skills

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Experience in leading an academic department in a higher education environment
• Experience in academic staff development
• NRF rating

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Supervising postgraduate students at master’s and honours level;
• Conducting scientific research and publications in the field of Tourism Management;
• Liaising with students, parents and other stakeholders; and
• Managing academic departmental events and supervising tutors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree relevant to the field of Tourism Management; and
• Lecturing experience at tertiary level and/or industry experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language proficiency as well as appropriate communication skills; 
• Computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Exposure to the guidance of postgraduate students’ research;
• Tourism management experience in commerce or industry;
• Candidates should demonstrate the potential and willingness to obtain a doctoral qualification within a reasonable period after the date of appointment.
• Publications within the broader scope of sustainable/responsible tourism management

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Conducting scientific research and publications in the field of Marketing;
• Liaising with students, parents and other stakeholders; 
• Managing academic departmental events and supervising tutors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctorate with specialisation in the field of Marketing Management;
• Lecturing experience at tertiary level; 
• At least one publication in an accredited journal, peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings; and
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language proficiency as well as appropriate communication skills; 
• Computer literacy.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Lecturing experience at postgraduate level;
• Experience in the guidance of postgraduate students’ research; 
• Practical marketing experience in commerce or industry; and
• Experience in independent research and/or involvement in research activities.