Jobs Available at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teaching and learning at an undergraduate and postgraduate diploma level.
• Supervision of Masters level research if he/she holds a PhD.
• Participate in research programmes,
• Develop industry and academic partnerships. 
• Engage in community outreach. 
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

At the level of Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Nursing 
• Master’s degree in in Nursing or a Master's in a related Health discipline.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 
• Postgraduate research supervision experience.
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse Educator.

At the level of Lecturer

• Master's in Nursing or a Master's in a related Health discipline.
• Experience in teaching.
• Evidence of publication output.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse Educator.

An added advantage:

• The ideal candidate for the post as lecturer in this position should be a highly-motivated person progressing or registered for a PhD in Nursing (lecturer).
• Experience in clinical supervision (lecturer).
• An additional qualification in a clinical speciality and/or Health Services Management for both senior lecturer and lecturer.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the School of Nursing.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Manage a Division in the School.
• Responsible for securing funding or third-stream income.

Minimum Requirements

At the level of Professor

• PhD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• Experience in generating research grants.
• More than five (5) years’ experience in a higher education institution and evidence of leadership experience.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

At the level of Associate Professor

• PHD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a higher education institution.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

Added advantage

• NRF rating.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Advanced Mental Health Nurse or Advanced Midwife and /or
• Health Services Manager or Primary Care Nurse.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teaching and learning at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervision of Masters level research if he/she holds a PhD.
• Participate in research
• Develop industry and academic partnerships.
• Engage in community outreach.
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university. 

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's in Nursing or a Master's in a related Health discipline.
• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision.
• Evidence of publication output.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse Educator.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Assessor and Moderator.

An added advantage:

• The ideal candidate for this post as lecturer should be a highly-motivated person progressing or registered for a PhD in Nursing.
• An additional qualification in a clinical speciality and/or Health Services Management 

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teaching of undergraduate Neurology modules, and any other undergraduate modules as per the requirements of the Department. 
• Involvement in clinical supervision in their area of specialisation as well as general supervision.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research. 
• Engaging in community outreach. 
• Initiating and participating in research programmes.
• Take responsibility for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships. 

Minimum Requirements

• Master's in Physiotherapy or a Master's in a related Health discipline.
• A minimum of three years of experience in teaching. 
• Experience in teaching undergraduate Neurology.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Evidence of publication output.
• Registration with the Health Professional’s Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist (Independent Practice Category). 

Added advantages:

The ideal candidate for this position should:

• Registered for a PhD or progressing towards obtaining a PhD. 
• Have experience in supervision of Masters level research. 
• Be proficient in at least two South African languages.
• Have a valid driver’s license. 
• Provide evidence of self-initiated research. 

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Teaching and learning at an undergraduate level.
• The candidate’s teaching responsibility will include teaching specifically in the field of Neurology and Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Involvement in general clinical supervision.
• Supervision of final year level research projects.
• Participation in research programmes, curriculum development and staff development.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships.
• Engaging in community engagement related activities.
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

Minimum Requirements

• A Masters degree in Occupational Therapy or related fields.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice Category).
• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision.
• Evidence of research output in the form of a research publication (s) in accredited journals.  

Added advantages

• The ideal candidate for this position should be a highly-motivated person registered or progressing towards the completion of a PhD.
• Completion of any post graduate certification related to the Occupational Therapy Management of Neurological conditions.
• Proficiency in two or more South African languages.
• Experience in research supervision.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Evidence of contextual sensitivity and community engagement.