Career Opportunities at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and post graduate modules in religion studies and related sub-disciplines. 
• Actively do research in a relevant field/s of Religion studies.
• Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
• Participate in conferences.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration at the departmental and faculty levels.
• Lead Departmental monthly postgraduate seminars. 
• Participate in variously scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels.  

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Theology or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in Theology or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Theology or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Theology or related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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.

Recommendations:

• A PhD in Religion Studies.
• Two years’ relevant teaching experience in the higher education environment.
• Knowledge and experience of online teaching tools such as blackboard.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
• Member of or registration with a professional body.
• Member of a national or international scholarly society or committee.
• Member of or registration with a professional body

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Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the Division of Public Health and contribute to a strong academic identity.
• Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the Division as a leader in the discipline vis-à-vis competing international entities.
• Perform all necessary administrative and personnel duties associated with a Head of Department.
• Responsible for directing the academic debate and influencing the overall climate and culture in the Division.
• Responsible for linking the Division’s staff and students with the University's management and administration through communication, negotiation and consultation.
• Active participation and involvement in Faculty and UFS management structures, attending meetings, leading project teams.
• Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy to develop the Division into the School of Public Health that is aligned with the Faculty, UFS strategic goals and global priorities.
• Ensure quality teaching and learning activities that are aligned with the Faculty and UFS strategic goals.
• Teach/facilitate postgraduate modules/workshops in public health and research methodology.
• Supervise postgraduate research and initiate, conduct and disseminate public health research in conference presentations and accredited journal publications.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Division and Faculty.
• Build an effective team of scholars and support them towards acquiring international standing.
• Ensure sound financial management, budgets planning and allocation that adhere to UFS financial policies and procedures.
• Actively participate and support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants.

Inherent requirements:

Associate Professor:

• PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s and doctoral 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.
• 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 or Public Health at higher education or research or government institution levels.
• Proven experience of curriculum and programme development.
• Evidence of attracting external research/training grants.
• Achieved international standing or NRF rating or potential for rating.

Professor:

• PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level.
• Experience as external examiner for masters’ and doctoral students.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g. regularly serves as a reviewer for international journals).
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably doctoral students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in chairing or delivering keynote addresses at national or international scholarly conferences.
• Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research or Public Health at higher education or government levels.
• Proven experience of curriculum and programme development.
• Evidence of acquiring successful international research/training grants.
• NRF rating or potential for rating.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of five (5) years' research management and leadership experience. 
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a higher education environment.