Professor/Associate Professor (M000024) (Re-Advertisement)

North-West University; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University (Mahikeng Campus) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, is inviting applications for a Professorial/Associate Professor role. The appointment focuses on teaching, research, community engagement and leadership within the School of Nursing.

The ideal candidate will drive teaching and learning, supervise Masters and PhD students, develop curriculum and SLPs, supervise clinical practice, and lead ethical research collaborations at national and international

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10) with a specialization in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
• Accreditation with SANC.
• Registration with SANC as nurse educator and midwife.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facilitation of teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision – track record of Masters & PhD supervision, and Nursing research publications.
• Minimum 4 years' clinical experience in Nursing or other Health field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in higher education teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support undergraduate and postgraduate nursing modules.
• Lead curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of undergraduate programs.
• Supervise Masters and PhD students and supervise research projects.
• Develop and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
• Coordinate clinical teaching and simulation labs and manage teaching records.
• Lead community engagement projects and partnerships in health and nursing.

Skills

Teaching and Learning

Clinical & Rural Health

Research and Ethics

Research & Academic Writing

Education

PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10)

SANC Accreditation

Registration with SANC as nurse educator and midwife

Honours degree in Medical and Surgical Nursing

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF NURSING
POSITION NUMBER: M000024
VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES: A5/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

NOTE: Those who have previously applied need not to re-apply as the university has your application.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Support with Teaching and Learning of research module in undergraduate program.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of undergraduate program.
• Develop, register, coordinate and present Short Learning Programmes (SLPs).
• Assist specific schools where the incumbent has the knowledge and expertise with both undergraduate and post-graduate modules where requested.
• Lead students and support Undergraduate Teaching and Learning.
• Facilitate clinical teaching and learning of the undergraduate nursing students.
• Facilitate simulation laboratory teaching activities.
• Manage teaching and learning records.
• Management and development of students in clinical practice.
• Coaching and mentoring in clinical nursing health fields.

Research and Innovation

• Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
• Increase the number of publications.
• Conduct research and publish findings in respected national and international journals.
• Support and lead the enhancement of publications for a developing research staff complement.
• Supervise master’s and PhD students.
• Update and develop research methodology course work for Masters and PhD students.
• Initiate and maintain 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.

Community Engagement

• Lead in community engagement activities/projects.
• Register and lead school community engagement projects.
• Develop projects to benefit community, health, and nursing service delivery.
• Work with related schools to promote inclusion and capability where possible.

Leadership

• Assist the research director and/or take proactive actions to develop members of the entity.
• Arrange and present workshops on research methodology and based on their expertise for various targeted groups.
• Serve on related research/ethics/integrity/management committees as directed by the research director.
• 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.

Ad Hoc

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

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A PhD in Nursing (NQF level 10) with an area of specialisation in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science.
• Accreditation with SANC.
• Registration with SANC as nurse educator and midwife.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in facilitation of teaching and learning and postgraduate supervision – track record of Masters & PhD supervision, and Nursing research publications.
• A minimum of four (4) years' clinical experience in Nursing or other Health field.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in higher education teaching.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• An honour’s degree (NQF level 8) in any Medical and Surgical Nursing speciality.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teaching and Learning.
• Clinical & Rural Health.
• Research and Ethics.
• Research & Academic Writing.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• 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.

CLOSING DATE:

26 April 2024

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:

As soon as possible

Note: Applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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.