PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching and Learning:

• Facilitate teaching and Learning module in undergraduate program.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate program.
• Lead modules and support undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Facilitate practical teaching activities.
• Manage teaching and learning records of undergraduate students.
• Coaching and mentoring of undergraduate students in anatomy lab at the teaching and learning director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.

2.     Research and innovation:

• Supervise Master’s students.
• Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
• Support  the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
• Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
• Contribute towards increasing number of publications.
• Conduct research and publish findings in accredited national and international journals.

3.     Community engagement:

• Leading in community engagement activities/projects.
• Register and lead school community engagement projects.
• Development of projects to the benefit of community, health and nursing service delivery.
• Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.

4.     Leadership:

• Lead students and support personnel in undergraduate teaching and learning.
• Maintain record regarding teaching and learning of nursing students.
• Take proactive actions to develop self on curriculum, teaching and learning of undergraduate programs in the school.
• To stay abreast with new developments in teaching, learning and curriculum development.

5.     Adhoc:

• Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
• Serve on related research and ethics management committees as directed by the school director.

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing.
• A qualification (NQF level 8) in Nursing Education.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching  experience. 
• A minimum of  2 years of clinical experience
• A track record of clinical teaching, learning and assessment.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a midwife and nurse educator.

ADDED ADVANTAGE / RECOMMENDATION:

• Clinical specialisation in Medical and Surgical nursing.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teaching and Learning
• Assessment and moderation
• Research and academic writing.
• Community engagement & Project Management.
• Adult learning involvement.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Independent
• Progressive
• Professional
• Integrity

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Rorisang Machailo, Tel: 018 389 2579

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE: 30 October 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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