Lecturer

University of Venda; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Venda invites applications for a Lecturer or Junior Lecturer position in the Department of Advanced Nursing Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise Honours and Master's students, help develop the curriculum, publish in journals, engage with the community, and deliver instruction via E‑learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing and registration with SANC.
• 3 years teaching at a tertiary institution or 5 years professional experience.
• Strong theoretical background in Nursing.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Supervise Honours and Master's students.
• Assist in curriculum development and improvement.
• Publish in accredited journals.
• Conduct community engagement and teach via e-learning platforms.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

E-learning

Research

Student supervision

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Diploma/Postgraduate Nursing Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery

Bachelor of Honours in Nursing

Job description

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> Department of Advanced Nursing Science

Job Title

Job Type

Academic - Univen Funded

Closing Date

23/10/2026

Job Requirements

Lecturer or Junior Lecturer

For an appointment at the level of Lecturer

Master's degree in Nursing, Diploma/Postgraduate Nursing Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Registration with SANC as a Specialist Midwife or Accoucher. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 5 years of professional working experience in the relevant field. A strong theoretical background in the field of Nursing. Publications in peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals will serve as an added advantage. Must have the ability to manage workload and possess efficient administration skills. Ability to deliver teaching in ways that stimulate, engage, and inspire students to learn.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Supervise Honours and Master's students. Assist the department in developing and improving its curriculum. Publishing in an accredited journal. Conduct community engagement. To teach using E-learning/online resources/platforms

For an appointment as a Junior Lecturer

Bachelor of Honours degree in Nursing, Diploma/Postgraduate Nursing Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Registration with SANC as a Specialist Midwife or Accoucher and knowledge of the theoretical background in the field of Nursing.

Duties

Teaching using E-learning platforms and developing Nursing curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Participating in community engagement and research projects. Contributing fully, flexibly, and cooperatively in the Department of Advanced Nursing Sciences: Faculty of Health Science. Supervision of postgraduate students.