Senior Lecturer: Nursing Sciences - (8935)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a lecturer in nursing to teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contribute to curriculum development, and ensure alignment with South African Nursing Council requirements.

The role includes coordinating WIL placements, supervising research, and engaging with industry partners while leading community service-learning initiatives and contributing to DHET-accredited publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• At least four years' lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse, midwife and nurse educator.
• A postgraduate nursing speciality is advantageous.
• Promotion criteria for Senior Lecturer includes teaching, research, community engagement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lecture on undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes.
• Develop innovative teaching methods and materials.
• Coordinate teaching to ensure SANC compliance.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning.
• Research supervision of postgraduate students.
• Publish DHET-accredited publications.
• Perform academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Lead community engagement projects relevant to the department.

Skills

PhD in Nursing

Lecturing in HE

Nursing education qualification

Nursing management qualification

Registration with SA Nursing Council

Postgraduate nursing specialty

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Nursing or equivalent

Three-four year general nursing/midwifery qualification

Qualification in nursing education

Nursing management qualification

Job description

The purpose of the job is to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate students according to set syllabus, to contribute academic leadership in the Department and Faculty. The position will require quality review of the curriculum and implementation, and assessment of programmes offered aligned to policy. The incumbent will ensure the programmes offered meet the South African Nursing Council requirements, liaise with industry stakeholders, coordinate WIL placements, engage in community service-learning projects, conduct and publish research in the field.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
• At least four (4) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management.
• A three or four-year qualification in general nursing and midwifery.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse, midwife and nurse educator.
• An additional qualification in a postgraduate nursing speciality will be advantageous.
• Meet the criteria for Promotion of Academic Staff for Senior Lecturer requirements for learning and teaching, research, community engagement, and leadership and administration.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture on the undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning methods and materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content).
• Coordinate teaching and learning of the nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to ensure SANC compliance.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning.
• Research supervision of postgraduate students.
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Lead community engagement projects that are relevant to the department and that contribute positively to society.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

General Information

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

NB: To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic Staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level.