Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (M002548)
Listing reference: nwu_004451
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF NURSING
POSITION NUMBER: M002548
POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/ A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, including Community Engagement in the School of Nursing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Facilitate teaching and Learning module in the Nursing Education postgraduate program.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing Education postgraduate program.
- At the director’s discretion, assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
- Lead students and support postgraduate teaching and learning.
- Facilitate practical teaching activities of nursing education program.
- Mange teaching and learning records of nursing education post graduate student.
- Management and development of students in post graduate practice.
- Coaching and mentoring of nursing education students.
2. Research and innovation:
- Supervise master’s and PhD students.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the unit where appropriate.
- Innovatively transform the research practice within the school.
- Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
- Increase number of publications in the school.
- Conduct research and publish findings in accredited national and international journals.
- Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
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 postgraduate teaching and learning.
- Maintain record regarding teaching and learning of nursing education post graduate students
- Take proactive actions to develop colleagues on curriculum, teaching and learning of postgraduate programs in the school.
- Arrange and present workshops based on their expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within nursing education their field.
- To stay abreast with new developments in nursing education, curriculum development and nursing practice.
5. Ad Hoc:
- 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.
Minimum requirements
SENIOR LECTURER:
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nursing Education.
- An NQF Level 8 qualification in Nursing Education.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
- A track record of master’s and doctoral supervision.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience of teaching in higher education.
- A track record of internal and external involvement in curriculum and assessment.
LECTURER:
- A master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Nursing Education.
- An NQF Level 8 qualification in Nursing Education.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
- A track record of master’s supervision.
- A minimum of 2 years’ nursing education experience of teaching in higher education.
- Experience in curriculum and assessment.
ADDED ADVANTAGE/ RECOMMENDATION:
- Those pursuing PhD in Nursing Education will be considered.
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. Machailo, Tel: 018 389 2579
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 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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