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:

• Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate program.
• Lead students and support Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
• Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
• 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.
• 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.
• Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in undergraduate program.

Research and Innovation:

• Increased number of publications.
• Conduct research and publish findings in 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 master’s and PhD students.
• Initiate and maintain both 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.
• Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.

• 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.

• 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.
• Assist the research director (or entity colleagues) and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.

Ad hoc:

• Participate in School committees and external committees affiliated to the school.

• A PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10) with specialisation in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
• A degree (NQF level 8) in Nursing Education.
• Accreditation with SANC.
• Professionally registered with SANC as nurse educator and midwife.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the facilitation of teaching and learning and Postgraduate supervision – track record of master’s and PhD supervision.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ clinical experience in the Nursing or other Health field.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ higher education teaching experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• A 4 – Year degree (NQF level 8) in any medical and surgical nursing speciality.
• Professional membership with a Professional Statutory Body.

FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge and Skills):

• 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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                         Dr. Rorisang Machailo, Tel No: 018 389-2579

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:         Mr. Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 388-2159

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                           07 June 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.