Job Opportunities at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Associate Professor 

• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.
• Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master’s, and PhD students.
• Lecture Marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.
• Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars in order to
• enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
•  Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in
• collaboration with colleagues.
• Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through
• the newsletter and website.
• Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses. in the areas of specialisation.
• Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects - this may include typing, setting, and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations.

Senior Lecturer

• Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours and Master's and PhD students.
• Lecture Marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Conduct research in the field of marketing and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty.
• Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
• Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
• Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department.

 
Inherent Job Requirements:

Associate Professor

• A PhD on NQF level 10 with specialisation in Marketing with proven experience in presenting marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervision to completion of masters and PhD students.
• Candidates must submit two recent articles published within the last three years. The articles should comprise two single-authored articles or one single-authored and one coauthored article. For the co-authored article, the applicant should be the first author.
• Proven experience in presenting marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.
• Demonstrate the potential of international recognition for expertise in a specific field of research.
• A research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in presenting papers at national and international conferences.
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.
• Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.
• An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of masters and PhD students.
• 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.
   

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF level 10 with specialisation in Marketing with proven experience in presenting marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervisionto completion of masters and PhD students
• Candidates must submit two recent articles published within the last three years. The articles should comprise two single-authored articles or one single-authored and one co-authored article. For the co-authored article, the applicant should be the first author.
• Proven experience in presenting marketing modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.
• 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 demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of master’s 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:

• Proficiency in computer skills, eg, MS word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Good command of the English language.  

 
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results Orientated:
  •    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 
  •   The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 
•     Strategic thinking:
  •   The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
  •  The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Business Acumen:
  •    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •   Proficient in using MS Office. 
•     Leading:
  •     The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  •   The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
•     Building coalitions:
  •   The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
  •   The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). 
•     Provide study guidance to postgraduate students in the department, specifically in the research areas of HCI, VR, and AR. 
•     Perform high-level research in the department’s research area of HCI, VR, and AR.
•     Expand the VR and AR research initiatives in the department.
•     Represent the department in campus-wide VR and AR initiatives.
•     Publish research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed journals.
•     Present papers or posters at national and international conferences.
•     Contribute to curriculum development in the department. 
•     Participate in community engagement activities.
•     Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science and Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction or a closely related field (for a permanent appointment)

or

•     Master’s Degree on NQF Level 9 in Computer Science and Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction or a closely related field (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science and Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction or a closely related field MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     Experience in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in terms of:
• Part of Master’s studies
• Incorporation in research studies
• Physically being able to set-up and use the equipment.
•     Experience in training at an undergraduate level.
•     Experience of being in charge of research or simulation laboratories.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of posters or oral presentations at national and international scholarly conferences or equivalent activities.
•     Publications in conference proceedings and/or in accredited journals.
•     Obtaining of financial grants for research, both on departmental as well as on interdepartmental level.
•     A good academic record.
•      Should have been part of task teams or initiatives addressing new technology, VR or AR.

Recommendations:

•     A PhD on NQF level 10 in Computer Science and Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction or closely related field.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:

•     Results orientated:
  •     The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
  •     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•     Strategic thinking:
  •     The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
  •     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•     Business acumen:
  •     Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proficient in using MS Office.
•     Leading:
  •     The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
  •     The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
  •     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

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

Inherent requirements:
Professor:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•     A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences.
•     Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship.
•     An appropriate NRF rating or potential for such rating.
•     Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated Master’s and preferably graduated doctoral students.

Associate Professor:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•     A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences.
•     Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
•     An appropriate NRF rating or evidence of potential for such rating.
•     Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters’ students.

Senior Lecturer:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•     Evidence of experience and excellence in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate including postgraduate supervision up to doctoral level and curriculum and/or programme development.
•     A proven research profile of discipline-specific peer reviewed publications over a sustained period of time, in national and international accredited journals of high impact.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.

Lecturer:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
•     Master’s degree in Law or related discipline on NQF level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•     Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
•     A good academic record.
   

Competencies
Required competencies:
    Results Orientated

•    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving 

situations.

•     The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

    Strategic Thinking

•     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

    Leading

•    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
•     The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

    Building Coalitions

•     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

go to method of application »

Duties and responsibilities:

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

Inherent requirements:
Professor:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•    A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences.
•     Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship.
•     An appropriate NRF rating or potential for such rating.
•     Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated Master’s and preferably graduated doctoral students.

Associate Professor:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•     A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences.
•     Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
•     An appropriate NRF rating or evidence of potential for such rating.
•     Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters’ students.

Senior Lecturer:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10. 
•     Evidence of experience and excellence in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate including postgraduate supervision up to doctoral level and curriculum and/or programme development.
•     A proven research profile of discipline-specific peer reviewed publications over a sustained period of time, in national and international accredited journals of high impact.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.

Lecturer:

•     A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
•     Master’s degree in Law or related discipline on NQF level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•     Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
•     A good academic record.
   

Competencies
Required competencies:
    Results Orientated

•     The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving 

situations.

•     The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

    Strategic Thinking

•     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

    Leading

•     The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
•     The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

    Building Coalitions

•     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.