Associate Professor or Professor: Nursing at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University Foundation; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Sisulu University is seeking an experienced Associate Professor or Professor in Nursing for its Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The role involves promoting academic excellence, teaching, mentoring, and engaging in significant research activities. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Nursing and at least 8 years of lecturing experience, along with a proven track record of community engagement and research output. This is a permanent position at the Mthatha campus, offering opportunities for leadership in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of lecturing experience in Nursing.
• Proven record of research supervision and community engagement.
• Capacity to undertake departmental strategy and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing students.
• Supervise and mentor junior academics.
• Lead community engagement and oversee curriculum development.

Skills

Assessment and moderation of student learning

Competence in curriculum development

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Good Research Skills

Technical/Professional knowledge

Decision-making and problem solving

Education

PhD in Nursing or Health Sciences

Masters in Nursing

Registration with South African Nursing Council

NQF level 8 qualification in Nursing Administration

Tools

Moodle

WiseUp

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Skype

Job description

Introduction

Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus.

Description

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCESASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR: NURSING (P6/5) PERMANENT REF NO: WSU MTHFMHS-EXT 2025/6 Key Performance Areas

• Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Overall Departmental Strategy development and execution
• Undertake research and supervise postgraduate research projects.
• Mentor junior academics and emerging researchers in CE projects and/or proof of mentor them in research and/or teaching duties.
• Initiate and oversee community engagement projects, partnerships, and collaboration and initiate short learning programs.
• Publish results of Community Engagement projects
• Lead and manage Curriculum/ programme development and quality assurance in the discipline and the department, faculty and institutionally.
• Serve as external moderator and examiner of Master and Doctoral research projects nationally and internationally.
• Supervision or co-supervision of higher degree students i.e. master's and PhD students
  
  

Skills And Competencies Required:

• Assessment and moderation of student learning.
• Competence in curriculum development and updating course materials.
• Proficiency in using the computer, Microsoft office and other relevant software packages.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including a commitment to collegiality.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Capacity and willingness to assume leadership positions on projects outside the department.
• Risk and change management.
• Building strategic alliances
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity
• Ability to work with students and lecturers towards professional development.
• Ability and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning which includes a Leaner Management System such as Moodle, WiseUp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype
• Good Research Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge and Skills
• Decision-making and problem solving
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Associate Professor Requirements:

Qualifications:

• PhD in Nursing or Health Sciences
• Masters in Nursing
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in Nursing Education
• Registration with SANC as nurse specialist (SANC regulated specialty programmes)
• An NQF level 8 qualification in Nursing Administration/Health Services Management will be an added advantage.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of lecturing experience in a university (tertiary level) in the field of Nursing with proven experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• A minimum of six (6) research output units obtained in the previous five (5) years in DHET-accredited journals.
• NRF C rating will be a strong advantage or
• Evidence of sustained publication record and ability to apply for NRF rating within the next cycle of applications.
• Evidence of successfully completed Masters research supervision
• Evidence of successfully completed doctoral supervision will be added advantage.
• Evidence of community engagement initiatives at local and regional levels.
• Proven track record of securing research grants to support academic and research initiatives.
• Evidence of curriculum development involvement.
• Evidence of academic leadership roles previously held.
  
  

Experience:

Professor Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years lecturing experience in a university (tertiary level) in the field of Nursing.
• A minimum of seven (7) research output units obtained in the previous five (5) years in DHET-accredited journals.
• Proof of successfully completed Doctoral research supervision.
• NRF C rating.
• Evidence of community engagement initiatives at local and regional levels.
• Evidence of research grant funding for academic projects.
• Evidence of curriculum development involvement.
• Evidence of academic leadership roles previously held.
  
  

NB: The following documents must be submitted in ONE PDF attachment when applying:

• WSU Application form (can be downloaded on the WSU website)
• CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• ID
  
  

Closing Date: 09 July 2025

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

Desired Skills:

• Moodle
• WiseUp
• Microsoft Teams
• Zoom
• Skype