Professor and Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer M000024 and M000739 (2 Positions)
Position summary
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
- Support with Teaching and Learning of research 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.
- Lead students and support Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
- Facilitate clinical teaching and learning of the undergraduate nursing students.
- Facilitate simulation laboratory teaching activities,
- Mange teaching and learning records.
- Management and development of students in clinical practice.
- Coaching and mentoring in clinical nursing health fields.
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 master’s and PhD students.
- Update and develop 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.
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.
Leadership
- Assist the research director (or entity colleagues) and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
- Arrange and present workshops on research methodology as well as based on their expertise for various targeted groups, based on current developments within their field.
- Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the research director.
- To stay abreast with new developments in research methodology and related fields.
- Lead students and support personnel in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
- Support and empower with nursing/health clinical programmes.
Ad Hoc
- Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10) with area of specialisation in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
- An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in Nursing Education.
- Accreditation with SANC.
- Registration with SANC as nurse educator and midwife.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in facilitation of teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision – track record of Masters & PhD supervision, and Nursing research publications.
- A minimum of four (4) years' clinical experience in Nursing or other Health field.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in higher education teaching.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in any Medical and Surgical Nursing speciality.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Teaching and Learning.
- Clinical & Rural Health.
- Research and Ethics.
- Community engagement & Project Management.
- Research & Academic Writing.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Independent.
- Progressive.
- Professional.
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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Rorisang Machailo, Tel No: 018 389-2579
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 389-2159
CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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.
