Associate Professor/ Professor and Head of Department at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the Department Nursing Sciences of matching the expectations of the UP 2025 Strategic Plan:

• To be a leading research intensive university in Africa;
• To increase the international profile and visibility;
• To pursue excellence in teaching and learning;
• To impact on SA economic and social development;
• To increase access, throughput and diversity;
• To transform, revitalise and manage the Department in a sustainable manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• A PhD in Nursing Sciences;
• Registration with the South African nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife;
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management
• At least 12 accredited publications preferably in ISI journals
• Five years teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Evidence of Masters and PhD supervision;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSOR

• A PhD in Nursing Sciences;
• Registration with the South African nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife;
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management
• At least 20 accredited publications preferably in ISI journals
• Nine years teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Evidence of Masters and PhD supervision;
   

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills
• Leadership and management skills and experience.

Recommendations

• Experience in the teaching and learning of undergraduate students at an academic institution;
• Experience in the teaching and learning of postgraduate students at an academic institution;
• A good track record of publications in accredited journals;
• NRF Rating is preferred or evidence of being an established researcher;
• Proven academic capabilities (postgraduate supervision, research, service learning and community engagement);