Job Opportunities at University of Fort Hare

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctoral Degree in the Education discipline.
• Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
• A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Education’s diverse range of qualifications, the University’s (UFH) policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level.

Added Advantages

• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.
• Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Education.
• Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
• Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Education on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
• Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Education and provide the necessary interventions when necessary.
• Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral qualification in any of the disciplines in the Faculty of Education.
• Minimum Associate Professor academic rank level
• Possession of an NRF rating would be an advantage
• At least five (5) years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education sector
• At least three (3) years in a leadership position in an academic environment
• Extensive research publication track record in peer-reviewed journals relevant to a senior academic rank level
• Evidence of experience in report writing
• Knowledge of the University’s research and internationalization policy, rules and regulations
• Demonstrate an understanding of national and international research environments
• Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Evidence of research capacity building and mentorship
• Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants  

Added Advantages 

• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• The duties pertaining to the Deputy Dean post will be performed in addition to those pertaining to the incumbent’s substantive / primary position in the University.
• The incumbent will assist the Dean of the Faculty in relation to all matters that may be referred to him/her by the Dean; especially matters related to research, ethics, supervision, innovation and internationalization.
• Liaising with all heads of departments, institutes, centres and units in the Faculty in order to monitor, support and collect information related to research, postgraduate studies, postdoctoral fellows, innovation and Internationalisation.
• Regularly report on these activities in writing to all relevant Faculty and University committees.
• Chairing and/or attendance of all relevant Faculty and University research, postgraduate education, community engagement and internationalization meetings.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctoral Degree in the Health Sciences discipline.
• Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
• A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Health Sciences’ diverse range of qualifications, the University’s (UFH) policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.

Added Requirements

• Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants funding from 3rd stream sources.
• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.
• Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
• Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Health Sciences on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
• Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Health Sciences and providing the necessary interventions when necessary.
• Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels.

• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially in Doctoral Degrees.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Doctoral Degree in the Law Discipline
• Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
• A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Law diverse range of qualifications, the University’s (UFH) policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially in Doctoral Degrees.

Added Requirements

• Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants funding from 3rd stream sources.
• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.

 KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•  Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.
• Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Law.
• Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
• Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Law on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
• Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Law and providing the necessary interventions when necessary.
• Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels

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Minimum Requirements: 

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Practical Legal Training (PLT)

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include: 

• Consultations with clients and render legal services to indigent communities around Alice and East London.
• Drafting of pleadings, attending matters at court, and tribunals.
• Undertaking the administrative duties in the Legal Aid Clinic
• Community Engagement as well as involvement in social justice issues organized by the clinic and Faculty of Law
• Undertake the training and mentorship of law internship students in line with the objectives of the Legal Aid Clinic

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Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year LLB Degree
• Proof of Admission and Practice as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Proof of Registration and good standing with the relevant Legal Practice Council
• A minimum of three - five years’ post-admission legal practice experience.
• Proven ability and experience in criminal and civil litigation as well as case management.
• A service record of your current employer/last employer only applicable to external application

Added Advantages:

• Experience in teaching and/or facilitating legal education and/or training in a higher education environment
• A copy of your driver's license,
• An advanced degree in Law

Key Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Implement, facilitate, and monitor the clinical legal education training program for undergraduate law students at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Facilitate the training of candidate attorneys and students as required.
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Provide legal services in line with services offered by the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.
• Coordinating provision for client consultations for law students
• Assist with community engagement programmes at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic and the Faculty of Law where required.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to academic coordination and perform administrative tasks related to the provision of legal services and student teaching at the UFH Legal Aid Clinic.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• A Doctoral Degree in the Management and Commerce discipline.
• Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
• A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Management and Commerce’s diverse range of qualifications, the University’s policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level. 

Additional requirements

• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  

• Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Management and Commerce
• Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
• Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Management and Commerce on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
• Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Management and Commerce and provide the necessary interventions when necessary.
• Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral qualification in any of the disciplines in the Faculty of Management and Commerce
• Minimum Associate Professor academic rank level
• Possession of an NRF rating would be an advantage
• At least five (5) years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education sector
• At least three (3) years in a leadership position in an academic environment
• Extensive research publication track record in peer-reviewed journals relevant to a senior academic rank level
• Evidence of experience in report writing
• Knowledge of the University’s research and internationalization policy, rules and regulations
• Demonstrable understanding of national and international research environments
• Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Evidence of research capacity building and mentorship
• Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants

Responsibilities include:   

• The duties pertaining to the Deputy Dean post will be performed in addition to those pertaining to the incumbent’s substantive / primary position in the University.
• The incumbent will assist the Dean of the Faculty in relation to all matters that may be referred to him/her by the Dean, especially matters related to research, ethics, supervision, innovation and internationalization.
• Liaising with all heads of departments, institutes, centres and units in the Faculty in order to monitor, support and collect information related to research, ethics, postgraduate studies, postdoctoral fellows, innovation and Internationalisation.
• Regularly report on these activities in writing to all relevant Faculty and University committees.
• Chairing and/or attendance of all relevant Faculty and University research, postgraduate education, community engagement and internationalization meetings.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• A Doctoral Degree in faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
• Currently at the academic rank level of Professor or Associate Professor.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education environment.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position in an academic environment.
• A track record of DHET-accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank level.
• Knowledge of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ diverse range of qualifications, the University’s policies, rules, and regulations related to teaching, learning and research.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision, especially at doctoral level.

Additional requirements

• Demonstrable experience in report reviewing and writing.
• Knowledge of the national higher education landscape.
• Membership of a professional body or scientific institution.
• Knowledge of national and international funding agencies, current research strategies and policies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  

• Providing intellectual and academic leadership in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
• Providing the necessary support in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the strategic direction of the University and Faculty.
• Spearheading awareness within the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities on the existing or future changes, challenges, and opportunities within the Higher Education (HE) sector, strategic direction and imperatives of the University and Faculty.
• Supporting the Dean in driving and ensuring proper compliance in respect of quality teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship within the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and provide the necessary interventions when necessary.
• Supporting the Dean in conceptualizing, examining, implementing, and reviewing the academic standards, processes, systems, and procedures at both the Faculty and departmental levels.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
 
The Deputy Dean will support the Dean in carrying out the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities in respect of the students or student-related affairs: admissions, registrations, curriculum approvals, examinations, and graduation.
• Supporting the Dean in establishing areas of responsibility associated with leading and managing the work of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and that of the departments.
• Participating and encouraging participation in the various University and Faculty Committees, and being available to chair or lead some of the committees when nominated.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral qualification in any of the disciplines in faculty of Social Science and Humanities
• Minimum Associate Professor academic rank level
• Possession of an NRF rating would be an advantage
• At least five (5) years of experience in research and teaching in the higher education sector
• At least three (3) years in a leadership position in an academic environment
• Extensive research publication track record in peer-reviewed journals appropriate for a senior academic rank level
• Evidence of experience in report writing
• Knowledge of the University’s research and internationalization policy, rules and regulations
• Demonstrable understanding of national and international research environments
• Evidence of successful Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Evidence of research capacity building and mentorship
• Evidence of fundraising and generating external research grants

Responsibilities include:

• The duties pertaining to the Deputy Dean post will be performed in addition to those pertaining to the incumbent’s substantive / primary position in the University.
• The incumbent will assist the Dean of the Faculty in relation to all matters that may be referred to him/her by the Dean, especially matters related to research, supervision, innovation and internationalization.
• Liaising with all heads of departments, institutes, centres and units in the Faculty in order to monitor, support and collect information related to research postgraduate studies, postdoctoral fellows, innovation and Internationalisation.
• Regularly reporting on these activities in writing to all relevant Faculty and University committees.
• Chairing and/or attendance of all relevant Faculty and University research, postgraduate education, community engagement and internationalization meetings.