Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (in Nursing) (Job ID : 6132)

UFS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Nursing. The role involves developing innovative strategies for postgraduate studies, teaching and supervising students, and maintaining a scholarly profile. Candidates must hold a PhD in Nursing, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, and possess experience in both teaching and research. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to curriculum development and community engagement while furthering one’s academic career.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Medical aid

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave benefits

Study benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.
• Registration as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
• Proven experience in supervising graduate-level students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.
• Teach and supervise postgraduate students in Nursing.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Results orientated

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leading

Building coalitions

Education

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing

Qualification in Nursing Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE : Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website : Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities :

Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.

Increase postgraduate throughputs and publishing in scientific journals.

Teach postgraduate students in the relevant field. This includes lectures tutorials practical classes (preparation and presentation) assessments and seminars.

Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable field.

Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.

Provide support for skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.

Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.

Provide supervision for postgraduate research projects.

Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.

Participate in community engagement initiatives.

Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Maintain a scholarly profile in line with Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor appointment in an academic department.

Inherent Job Requirements :

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing.

Registration as a nurse (General Community Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy).

Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy).

Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.

Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.

Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters degree students.

A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Associate Professor :

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing.

Registration as a nurse (General Community Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy).

Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy).

Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.

Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.

Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences where there is evidence of peer review of papers.

Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.

Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and / or doctoral students.

A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent OR act as an editorial board member of high quality national scholarly journals.

Recommendations :

Qualification in any field of specialisation will be an added advantage

Experience in grant writing.

NRF rated.

Requirements

Results orientated :

o The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.

o The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking :

o The ability to be creative and openminded when addressing work issues.

o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen :

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

o Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading :

o The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.

o The ability to be cooperative with others display goodnatured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions :

o The ability to negotiate sell influence and to persuade others.

o The ability to make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

Requested documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.

Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).

A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).

Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).

A copy of your drivers license (if required).

Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties :

01 August 2025.

Salary :

The salary is available on request.

Subject to specific conditions) : pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries :

For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 9813 / 7659 / 9814 / 2979 for assistance.

General :

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

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