Job Vacancies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
• The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Background

• The Department of Actuarial Science offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Actuarial Science through which exemptions are offered from the examinations of the Actuarial Society of South Africa for the A100, A200, A300 subjects and some of the F100 subjects. The Department collaborates with several departments including Economics, Statistics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering as well as the UP Natural Hazard Centre on research projects related to finance, risk management, insurance and banking.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to lecture and participate in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In addition, our actuaries are expected to participate in the undertaking and supervision of research projects.

Minimum Requirements
A Fellow Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA). Fellow members of other Actuarial Societies e.g. FFA, FIA, FIAA who are prepared to obtain a FASSA may also be considered.
In addition to FASSA, the following requirements apply per level:
Lecturer

• Master’s degree or at least three years’ post qualification experience.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD or actuarial experience of at least five years’ post qualification.

Associate Professor

• PhD degree or actuarial experience of at least ten years’ post qualification and a record of peer reviewed publications.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Lecturing experience will be an advantage.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
 

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

LECTURER (ONE POST)                                   

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite suitably qualified applications for the following vacancy.
• The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
• The Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences recognises that lifestyle intervention (including safe participation in physical activity) is a key component in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Department wishes to equip physiotherapists in combatting NCDs by developing an active research focus in this area, as well as growing teaching and learning programs at undergraduate and post-graduate level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Physiotherapy with special focus on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, , including general adult neurorehabilitation;
• The clinical accompaniment of students mainly in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, , including general adult neurorehabilitation;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research in the above areas and general physiotherapy;
• Conducting own research and contributing to the Department’s research profile;
• Facilitate disability sports research collaboration with the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) at the University of Pretoria;
• Promoting quality academic education and professional training;
• Fundraising for own research and departmental research activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree  in Physiotherapy (In spinal cord injury rehabilitation and/or general adult neurorehabilitation);
• At least one accredited publication by the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET);
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Postgraduate and clinical supervision experience at a tertiary institution;
• A good  research record in one of the Department’s research specialisation fields;
• Experience with internal and external stakeholders and professional boards;
• Experience in research fundraising (grants).
• A valid driver’s licence

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED/ UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV, strictly in UP CV format;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• A letter of motivation for the application in line with minimum requirements and including self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 24 February 2020

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DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CO-ORDINATOR (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
• The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be required to provide academic support to all MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Programme students and coordinate all related activities.

Working with the MCFSP Manager and team, the Coordinator will participate in the selection and on-boarding of successful applicants. During the process, the transition challenges of scholars will be addressed empathetically. Critically, this person must be able to engage professionally with scholars’ concerns in a caring, supportive, fair and transparent manner.
The Co-ordinator will ensure that the undergraduate scholars in the MCFSP remain on track to obtain the qualifications for which they are enrolled within the prescribed period of time.
The incumbent will also be responsible for data collection and rigorous reporting on students’ progress.
Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology or Social Work;
• Four years’ experience of which at least two years were spent as tutor, mentor or student counsellor;
• Experience in Project Management.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Empathy and a passion for improving the lives of others; maturity and judgment to be an effective ambassador of the Programme;
• Ability to analyse data and use technology; to analyse quantitative data; to analyse student results at the end of each semester and recommend changes to better support students;
• Willingness to work outside business hours and embark on travel when necessary;
• Exceptional leadership/management skills;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• The ability to get things done with a strong “end-product” orientation;
• Capacity to navigate and constructively engage with cross-boundary/cultural diversity.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A PhD in a relevant field;
• Experience in project management at a Higher Education Institution;
• Experience in working with university students in an orientation, advisory, retention, student life, residence life, service learning or closely related field will be a strong recommendation;
• Having worked with international students;
• Two years’ experience managing externally funded educational projects;

• Valid driver’s license.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment as determined by UP policy guidelines.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2020