Senior Lecturer:Nursing Science Health Science at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The purpose of the post is to facilitate and administer the learning process for students in theoretical and practical modules as presented by the Nelson Mandela University Nursing Science Department at under- and post-graduate level, to participate in research, to contribute to the academic and community engagement as well as being involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Sound knowledge of the theory and application in relevant disciplines in Nursing, particularly Child Care Nursing or Nursing Education or Mental Health Nursing or Emergency Nursing or Nursing Management or Primary Care Nursing.
• Experience in facilitation of teaching and learning activities and practices at under- and/or post- graduate academic and clinical programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and implementation at under- and/or post-graduate level.
• Contribute to research within Nursing Science.
• Create knowledge through research and publications.
• Establish a national reputation in own field of expertise through collaboration, consultation and involvement in policy processes or projects.
• Research supervision, and involvement in faculty research projects, IPE involvement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Application of diverse teaching and learning methodologies for under- and post-graduate programs.
• Experience in facilitation of teaching and learning at under- and/or post-graduate levels.
• Knowledge of research theory and applications in Nursing Science.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation at under- and/or post-graduate levels.
• Co-supervising post-graduate research candidates (Masters and Doctoral candidates).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Short Learning Programs or other Continuous Development Programs.
• Contribute to seminars and/or other research outputs.

Requirements
Education

• Relevant Doctoral degree
• Child Care Nursing or Nursing Education or Mental Health Nursing or Emergency Nursing or Nursing Management or Primary Care Nursing would be an added advantage.
• Registration with SANC as a registered nurse. Registration with SANC as a Nurse Educator.
• Registration with SANC as an assessor and moderator/Evidence of application to SANC to be registered as an Assessor/Moderator.
• Experience in management and leadership
• Experience in stakeholder liaison and networking within nursing and nursing education sphere

Experience And Skills

• Minimum of five (5) teaching experience
• Minimum Five (5) Years Clinical Work Experience.
• Evidence of post-graduate research supervision is required.
• Evidence of research publication is required