Exciting Educational Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide formal teaching of Human Geography modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Be actively involved in research.
• Recruit Postgraduate students.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
• Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geography or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and/or international 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 publications in national and international accredited 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:

• Proven research record.
• Evidence of experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.
• Qualification and experience in teaching and learning at university level.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach the following at undergraduate or post graduate level: architecture design studio, together with a lecture-based module/s such as history and theory of architecture, architectural representation (CAD, computer rendering, digital fabrication, photography, presentation techniques) and professional practice.
• Conduct research.
• Mentor students towards design dissertations. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Architecture on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• A professional master’s degree in architecture on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Architecture or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• A portfolio of architectural designs that demonstrate competence and innovation.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (please attach).

Recommendations:

• Research interest in one or more of the following areas: architectural history and theory, architectural design or construction.
• Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, or similar. 
• Professional or academic work experience.

Required Documents

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo trials, i.e., laboratory, glasshouse and field scale, to screen putative disease control agents.
• Assist with soybean and sunflower disease surveillance, diagnosis, and identification.
• Facilitate coordination between collaborators on the research project and related research projects.
• Document and report on research activities and findings through progress reporting, popular media and DHET accredited peer-reviewed journals.
• Data analyses and statistical programming, preferably with R & R-Studio, as well as assisting post-graduate students in learning these skills.
• Supervision of post-graduate research (Honours, Masters, and PhD).
• Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own/group research or scholarly projects.
• Lead and develop internal networks, for example by chairing and participating in departmental and/or university committees or working groups.
• Ensure connectivity and networking with industry and producer partners, for example producing popular articles and contributing to industry meetings.
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
• Undertake national/international visits to establish partnerships and develop soft skills

Minimum Requirements:

• A doctoral degree obtained in the last five years in Plant Pathology with a specialisation in diagnostics, extension, plant disease epidemiology, and/or disease management. 
• Applicants must hold a valid South African driver’s license or an international driver’s licence accepted in South Africa.
• Must be based at the Bloemfontein campus of the UFS for the duration of the fellowship.
• Must be willing to register with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or similar.

Competencies

• Comprehensive applications are invited, comprising of: 
• A PhD degree in Plant Pathology or closely related field, with strong training in diagnostics and extension, plant disease epidemiology, and/or disease management. 
• A letter of motivation, including the earliest possible starting date. 
• An up-to-date CV. 
• Contact details of two academic referees. 
• Record of academic transcripts.
• An example of your academic writing skills, by either providing an article or chapter of your PhD thesis

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach, coordinate and assess the Financial Accounting / Accounting, Management Accounting & Financial Management, Taxation and/or Auditing modules offered by the School of Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
• Develop students’ digital acumen and other relevant graduate attributes. 
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation to ensure that the module offerings accommodate the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g. SAICA’s CA of the Future Competency Framework) and the changing world of work. 
• Contribute to advancing the pedagogical practices followed in the School of Accountancy. 
• Conduct research and publish in quality journals. 
• Attend and present at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with the relevant research community, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships. 
• Perform administrative duties within the School. 

For the associate professor / senior lecturer post, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable: 

• Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance. 
• Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, master’s or PhD theses / research projects. 
• Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals. 

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8 (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy 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.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy 

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8  and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (contract appointment: five years during which a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field. 
• Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
• Has produced high quality scholarly publications or reports in the field of accountancy.

Associate Professor

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy 

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy on NQF Level 8  and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (contract appointment: five years during which a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of student learning and curriculum development in the field of accountancy in the higher education environment.
• Has a national reputation as an active researcher and a scholar in the field of accountancy.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. 
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Associate Professor / Senior lecturer 
• Possesses strong leadership and management skills. 
• Demonstrates excellent potential to obtain a PhD if not already obtained. 
• Is willing to contribute in a proactive and collegial manner to the strategic projects of the School of Accountancy. 
• Is willing to be a member of the management team of the School of Accountancy. 
• Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching / research. 

Lecturer 

• Possesses practical experience in the field of Accountancy. 
• Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning. 
• Proven record of relevant scholarly publications. 

Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching / research. 

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

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Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage research agreements.
• Prepare all information for reporting to NIPMO, TIA, university structures, and any other mandated reporting bodies.
• Engage in stakeholder liaison activities.
• Liaise between DRD and project owners at faculties to ensure progress on projects.
• Maintain and update the Research Information Management System (RIMS).
• Responsible for financial administration.
• Responsible for project management of the TIA Seed Funded projects and any other projects at DRD.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of two years relevant experience working in a university or similar environment.
• A general understanding of compliance relating to university policies e.g. delegation of authority, procurement, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of the Research Information Management System (RIMS).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft, especially Excel.
• Project management experience word useful.
• Any training/experience related to intellectual property and/ or contract management would be useful.
• Any business skills or business management experience would be useful.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to final year and postgraduate students.
• Provide clinical supervision to students in the Applied Master’s Programme.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and Faculty.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

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

or

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Three (3) years’ registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist.
• 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.
• Expertise within child, adolescent and adult assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Lecturing experience in Psychology at a tertiary institution.
• The ability to work and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• Experience in statistical packages (SPPS/MPLus)

Required Documents

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

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Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in Private Law.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Initiate, sustain and provide quality research outputs.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Attract external funding.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• LLD/ PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which an LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 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.

Senior Lecturer

• LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• 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. 

Associate Professor

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

Professor

• LLD/PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
• Proven experience of presentation of papers at national and international scholarly conferences.

Recommendations:

• With regard to the positions of Associate Professor and Professor an NRF rating will be an advantage.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Toxicology and Phytopharamacology. 
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication units per year in the form of DHET– accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. 
• The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research.

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University if the Free State, Qwaqwa campus. 
• Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS, Qwaqwa campus for the duration of the fellowship.
• This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Competencies

Application:

To apply, please email the following documentation by 20 May 2024 to: [email protected]

• Motivation letter detailing postdoctoral research agenda including a 1-2 page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly outputs.
• Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate.
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
• Detailed research proposal relating to any of the expertise mentioned above.