Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (M000644)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Functional operation in Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Community Engagement and leadership in the School of Nursing.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning
§ Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in Masters and PhD research.
§ Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programmes.
§ 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.
§ Coaching and mentoring in teaching and learning facilitate contact sessions, internal and external moderation and assessment.
2. Research and innovation:
§ Increased number of publications.
§ Conduct research and publish findings in peer reviewed national and international journals.
§ Supervise master’s and PhD students.
§ Conduct own Postgraduate studies.
§ Initiate and maintain national and international research networks.
§ Participate in the evaluation of ethics and research proposals.
§ Ensure effective research administration.
§ Collaborate with colleagues within the Unit where appropriate.
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.
§ Assist in any research activity or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
§ Serve on related research committees as directed by the research office.
4. Leadership:
§ 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.
5. Adhoc:
§ Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
SENIOR LECTURER:
§ A PhD (NQF level 10) in Nursing Science (Medical and Surgical).
§ A 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 PhD supervision.
§ A minimum of 2 publication articles in peer reviewed journals.
§ A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
§ A minimum of 3 years’ higher education teaching experience.
LECTURER:
§ A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing (Medical and Surgical)
§ A qualification in Nursing Education.
§ Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a nurse educator and midwife.
§ A minimum of 1 publication article in peer reviewed journals.
§ A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
§ A minimum of 2 years’ higher education teaching experience.
RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:
§ A qualification in any clinical specialisation (Medical and Surgical).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Teaching and Learning
§ Clinical & Rural Health
§ Research and Ethics
§ Community engagement & Project Management
§ Research & Academic Writing
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 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: 22 August 2025
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.
