Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (2 Positions) (In Nursing)

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Africa seeks qualified candidates for Lecturer / Senior Lecturer positions in Nursing. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising clinical practice, and engaging in research. Applicants must hold a relevant graduate degree and be registered with the South African Nursing Council. This position offers a chance to contribute to academic excellence and research in the nursing field.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience in teaching and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Nursing.
• Supervise clinical practice and research projects.
• Engage in curriculum development and scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical supervision

Research conducting

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (2 Positions) (In Nursing)

Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline : August 04, 2025

Duties and responsibilities :

• Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the relevant field, including lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation), assessments, and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable fields.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Support skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Maintain a scholarly profile in an academic department.
• Conduct research, publish research outputs, and present findings.
• Participate in national and/or international forums to share research results.
• Identify and access funding sources to support research activities.
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialization.
• Engage actively in the department's research focus areas.

Inherent requirements :

For Lecturer :

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for permanent appointment).
• Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing (contract appointment: five years, during which a doctoral degree must be obtained to convert to a permanent position).
• Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or equivalent (attach proof).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse General (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwife / Accoucheur (attach proof).
• Additional qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC (attach proof).
• Additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing or Peri-operative Nursing Care registered with SANC (attach proof).
• Proven experience in delivering conference presentations or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts with potential for publication in accredited journals.
• Good academic record (attach proof).
• Proven clinical experience post-basic training.

For Senior Lecturer :

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing.
• Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or equivalent (attach proof).
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse General and Midwife / Accoucheur (attach proof).
• Additional qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC (attach proof).
• Additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing or Peri-operative Nursing Care registered with SANC (attach proof).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Experience presenting papers at national scholarly conferences.
• Recognition for expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• Potential for NRF rating.
• Supervision experience of master's students.
• Research record with publications in reputable journals.
• Active membership in scholarly societies or research committees.
• Proven clinical experience post-basic training.

Recommendations :

• Additional qualification in any Nursing specialization.
• Experience in higher education.
• Grant writing experience.
• NRF rated.
• Supervision experience of postgraduate students (for Lecturer).