Jobs Available at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Education Management and Leadership specifically and General Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Education Management and (Instructional) Leadership specifically and Education generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Management and/or Leadership 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Management and/ or Leadership (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Management and/ or Leadership MUST be obtained).
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education Management and/ or Leadership as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Education Management and/ or Leadership specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide psychotherapy and counselling with regard to personal, social, emotional and career development.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when the need arises.
• Liaise with Student Counselling and Development, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
• Conduct psychometric assessments & provide career counselling.
• Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
• Design and present developmental workshops for students.
• Market the service.
• Office management and administration.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objectives.

Inherent requirements:

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Counselling/ Clinical Psychology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category of Counselling/Clinical Psychology.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in working with students in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student / young adults’ life activities or initiatives.

Recommendations:

• Sesotho and/or Zulu speaking.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor the parliamentary copyright legislation changes. 
• Review policies relevant to copyright. 
• Monitor developments relating to Copyright Act.
• Develop manuals and provide guidance on copyright compliance. 
• Draw attention of senior management to copyright infringement. 
• Log the readers on the NEVADA system. 
• Analyse the content of the readers and course packs. 
• Provide guidance on how to adjust the content in order to comply with Copyright related regulations. 
• Direct the university community on alternative measures to deal with third-party content, e.g., Blackboard, or e-links to library databases. 
• Promote the University’s IP Policy. 
• Manage DALRO application on the copyright. 
• Direct the University community with all issues related to copyright activities. 
• Oversee copyright clearance process. 
• Apply the smooth transition of licence agreement changes. 
• Attend to all queries relating to the copyright application system. 
• Provide leadership to the university community on copyright legislation. 
• Liaise with publishers on copyrights request. 
• Monitor copyright compliance in the production of study guides and online tutorials. 
• Monitor the Copyright Legislation and advise the University Community.
• Provide Guidance to Scholarly Communications licensing.
• Negotiate with publishers on depositing of UFS research output (articles) on the Institutional Repository.
• Facilitate the observance of Copyright legislation.
• Explore cost-effective ways to disseminate course materials.
• Capacitate university community on copyright Legislation and related Regulations. 
• Capacitate university community of NEVADA copyright system. 
• Conduct workshops on Copyright compliance. 
• Provide advice on Copyright legislation. 
• Develop training manuals on Copyright and related legislations. 
• Provide advice to University on Creative Commons Licenses. 
• Facilitate the practical process of obtaining copyright clearance. 

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Sciences on NQF Level 7 or any Bachelor's Degree on NQF Level 7 plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Information Sciences NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• 2024 LIASA Membership certificate.

Recommendations:

• A Law degree will be an added advantage.

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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:

• Administer and manage bursaries.
• Assist with detailed reporting to funders.
• Coordinate visits and events between funders and bursary recipients.
• Negotiate with funders.
• Prepare Grant applications.
• Oversee signing of funder agreements.
• Assist with yearly setups.
• Manage bursary budgets in collaboration with the line manager.
• Manage student payments and debtors.
• Administer student budgets and reconcile reimbursements.
• Liaise and support with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reconcile bursary funds.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 (with Accounting as one of the subjects studied in the coursework).
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Work in the Higher Education context, especially Finance.
• Interpersonal skills.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in assessment research or curriculum Studies and /or Higher Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of assessment research or curriculum change specifically and Curriculum Studies generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on assessment research or curriculum change. 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on assessment research or curriculum change and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on assessment research or curriculum change. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with assessment research or curriculum change as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to assessment research or curriculum change specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Education Management and Leadership specifically and General Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Education Management and (Instructional) Leadership specifically and Education generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Management and/or Leadership 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Management and/or Leadership and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Education Management and/or Leadership. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education Management and/ or Leadership as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Education Management and/or Leadership specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD).
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development specifically and Education generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10  with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD).

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9  with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD).
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification in Foundation Phase or ECD Teaching (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Physics Education and/or Chemistry Education specifically and Natural Sciences Education. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Physics Education and/or Chemistry Education specifically and Natural Sciences Education generally. 
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Physics Education and /or Chemistry Education. 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Physics Education and/or Chemistry Education and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Physics Education and/or Chemistry Education. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with Physics Education and/ or Chemistry Education as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Physics Education and/or Chemistry Education specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification in Physics and /or Chemistry (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Geography Education mainly and/or Social Sciences education modules.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Social Sciences Education specifically and Education generally.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

 Inherent Job requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Geography Education and/or Social Sciences Education.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis to specifically indicate relevance to Geography Education and/or Social Sciences Education. 
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Geography as one of the majors.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience with at least three (3) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• 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 supervision of graduated honours and, master’s degree students.
• Proven recent research record of publications in Q1-Q4 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:

• Experience in developing research grant applications.
• Experience in high impact engaged scholarship activities within communities.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Associate Professor/Professor

• Engage in research supervision of postgraduate students at master’s and doctoral levels.
• Conduct and publish interdisciplinary research concerning current and relevant aspects of environmental management.
• Generate third-stream income for research projects.
• Contribute to postgraduate programmes through teaching and curriculum design.
• Oversee the development of a new postgraduate qualification in environmental management or closely related discipline.

Director

Leadership

• Provide academic leadership and development in an academic department by creating and executing strategies to establish the department as a leader in the discipline.
• Develop an overall operational plan for the department in consultation with the Dean.
• Give academic leadership and direct department scholarship, teaching, and standards.
• Take leadership of programme accreditation and ensure national and international accreditation maintenance.
• Promote intellectual vigour and rigour in the disciplines of the department.
• Provide research leadership in the department.
• Influence the department's overall climate and culture and grow the department into a well-functioning academic unit.
• Contribute to faculty leadership by representing the interests of the department at the faculty board, Senate, and other University structures.
• Provide leadership in the marketing of the department's programme and assist in establishing collaborations with external parties.

General Management

• Develop various plans and execute them continuously, including Equity Plans.
• Monitor that areas of improvement identified are affected.
• Organize and co-ordinate staff, students, and activities.
• Mentor, develop and motivate staff.
• Structure and exercise overall control in the department.
• Create an atmosphere of consensus among staff.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Participate in faculty management structures.
• Lead and attend meetings.
• Lead project teams.
• Drive academic planning and development.
• Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy for the department that is aligned with and supportive of the guiding strategic documents of the UFS and faculty.
• Manage facilities, equipment, and other department assets.
• Develop and manage the department risk register.
• Plan, manage and/or make recommendations with regard to staff leave applications.

Teaching, learning and students

• Ensure the provision of top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning at all levels of teaching in the department.
• Ensure the enhancement of student experiences and their continuous engagement in academic debates.
• Ensure that adequate rules and regulations are in place and adhered to in order to optimally deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ensure quality and timely feedback on student work is provided.
• Ensure proper and quality-driven academic advice and support to all undergraduate and postgraduate students in the department.
• Manage the teaching and assessment quality enhancement processes in the department.
• Ensure that programme accreditation minimum criteria are maintained or exceeded.
• Manage curricula development and reviews and ensure the relevance of content, material and presentation in all modules to help  position the department as a leader in the fraternity.
• Oversee the development of new programmes or offerings in order to remain relevant.
• Ensure nominations of examiners and moderators are made.
• Consult with staff and students at regular intervals.
• Teach and supervise research students up to NQF Level 10.

Research management

• Develop and maintain a visionary research strategy for the department.
• Create an environment that encourages research, leading to strong and active research practices and outputs.
• Ensure that every academic staff member is engaged in quality-driven, discipline-specific and scholarly research.
• Attract postgraduate students to broaden the research base of the department. 
• Ensure ethical research requirements are met.
• Support and assist emerging researchers.
• Guide and support senior academics towards acquiring NRF ratings.

Human resources management

• Build effective teams in the department.
• Plan and implement a fair and reasonable workload of staff members in the department.
• Monitor the progress of staff probation and manage staff performance as well as appraisals in accordance with existing university policies and procedures.
• Recruit and select staff for vacancies and/or specific strategic needs.
• Create and maintain a scholarship-friendly environment in the department.
• Plan, drive and oversee effective and relevant staff development.
• Attend to and/or delegate routine academic and administrative matters.
• Manage academic and support staff in accordance with UFS HR rules and policies. Ensure a good flow of information to staff.

Financial and physical resources management:

• Take ultimate responsibility for financial management, including, annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds and financial control.
• Adhere to the UFS's financial policies and procedures.
• Encourage and support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants.

Inherent requirements:

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Environmental Management/Science or a related discipline that will enhance the duties and responsibilities described above.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and networks.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Experience as an 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.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Environmental Management/Science or a related discipline that will enhance the duties and responsibilities described above.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and networks.
• An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status.
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s and doctoral students.
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
• Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Recommendations:

• Ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual work context.
• Proven ability to work independently but also within a team context.
• Proven experience in academic administration at departmental and programme levels.
• Ability to innovate teaching and research.
• Public intellectual profile.
• A proven track record of well-developed national and international networks.
• Organisational and administrative skills to manage the University’s processes for postgraduate teaching, research and student supervision.
• Consistent and prolonged track record of managing research programs and obtaining research funding from national and international sources