Lecturer M000026
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Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.
EY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Learning:
- Lead students and support with Teaching and Learning module in undergraduate program.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate program.
- Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
- 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..
- Facilitate simulation laboratory teaching and clinical learning activities.
- Mange teaching and learning records of undergraduate students
- Management, support and development of students in clinical practice.
- Coaching and mentoring in both theory and clinical nursing .
- Participate in scholarship for teaching and learning projects
2. Research and Innovation:
- Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
- Increased number of publications
- Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals.
- Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff compliment.
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Participate in updating and development of research methodology course work for masters and PhD students.
- Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
- Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
- Innovatively transform the research practice within the school.
3. Community engagement:
- Participate and support community engagement activities/projects.
- Register and engage in 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. Academic Leadership:
- Arrange and present workshops based on the expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within the nursing field.
- Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the school director.
- To stay abreast with new developments in nursing and related fields.
- Lead students and support personnel in postgraduate Teaching and Learning.
- Support and empower with nursing clinical programmes.
5. Adhoc:
- Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
Minimum requirements
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in any Nursing related field.
- A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in nursing Education
- A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.
- Clinical experience in medical and surgical nursing.
RECCOMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Accreditation with the South African Nursing Council.
- Specialisation in any medical or surgical nursing
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse educator.
- Proven track record of postgraduate supervision.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Facilitation of Teaching and Learning
- Clinical teaching and competence
- Community engagement
- Research & Academic Writing.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Independent
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Academic 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: Dr Rorisang Machailo. Tel: 018 389 2579
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2024
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.
