Lecturer (in Sociology or Cognate Discipline) (Job ID: 6121) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department of Sociology.
• Coordinate and provide academic leadership of Sociology modules at various UFS campuses
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Sociology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to final-year and postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS management structures.
• Build an effective team of scholars.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Department and Faculty.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Sociology or cognate discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• A minimum of three (3) years of lecturing experience and two (2) years of tutoring/facilitation experience in Sociology at an institution of higher learning.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

Recommendations:

• A strong teaching focus on social theory and social research methods.
• 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.