Latest Job Opeings at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Conduct research using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches across the ETDP-SETA Chair’s niche areas.
• Provide leadership on data analysis and write-up of research reports on assigned projects within the ETDP-SETA Chair
• Generate accredited single-authored and/or collaborative publications in Q1-Q4 journals.
• Oversee the coordination, design, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the ETDP-SETA Chair’s research, intervention and post-graduate training projects.
• Contribute to resource mobilisation and internationalisation of the ETDP-SETA Chair’s research and scholarship.
• Supervise research assistants, postgraduate students, and/or research interns in the ETDP-SETA Chair.
• Co-lead and support emerging researchers’ development.
• Actively participate in engaged scholarship, policy advocacy and academic citizenship as related to the ETDP-SETA Chair’s niche areas.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the ETDP-SETA Chair and the Faculty of Education.
• Contribute to achieving the strategic, academic, and operational objectives of the ETDP-SETA Chair and the Faculty of Education.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Mathematics Education.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis to specifically indicate relevance to Mathematics Education.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Mathematics as one of the majors.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in education.
• 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/ and or competence in the supervision of postgraduate 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: 

• Conduct research using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research approaches across the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
• Provide leadership on data analysis and write-up of research reports on assigned projects within the SANRAL Chair
• Generate accredited single-authored and/or collaborative publications in Q1-Q4 journals.
• Oversee the coordination, design, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the SANRAL Chair’s research, intervention and post-graduate training projects.
• Contribute to resource mobilisation and internationalisation of the SANRAL Chair’s research and scholarship
• Supervise research assistants, postgraduate students, and/or research interns in the SANRAL Chair.
• Co-lead and support emerging researchers’ development.
• Actively participate in engaged scholarship, policy advocacy and academic citizenship as related to the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.
• Contribute to achieving the strategic, academic, and operational objectives of the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Science Education and/or Mathematics Education.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis to specifically indicate relevance to Science Education and/or Mathematics Education.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Science and/or Mathematics as one of the majors.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in education.
• 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 /and or competence in the supervision of postgraduate 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

• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Lead the Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio of the faculty by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities.
• Guide strategic and visionary T&L matters such as course and curriculum development, teaching innovation and hybrid teaching methodologies.
• Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the UFS as well as rules related to the academic programmes are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in the faculty.
• Liaise with top management through the Dean, especially the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, CTL, SAS, and DIRAP.
• Continuously look for new T&L needs from the related market, students and government.
• Take co-responsibility with the Faculty Manager for consideration of any academic administration aspects, faculty rules and standard operating procedures.
• Attend all UFS T&L-related meetings, formal and informal.
• Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to all T&L matters in the different departments.
• Spearhead curriculum renewal and innovation in the faculty.
• Take responsibility for digitalisation and entrepreneurial projects.
• Coordinate the initiation of short learning programmes.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10, within any related discipline of Theology and Religion.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between the UFS and industry.
• Proven experience in the supervision of master’s and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Must be appointed as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.
• Proven experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.

Recommendations

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L, evident in departmental policies developed and successful implementation.
• A fair understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications.
• Evidence of curriculum development and innovations and staff development within his/her department in relation to new strategies and innovation. 
• Evidence of SoTL or Teaching Fellowship.
• Evidence of the implementation of a composite strategic plan for T&L in his/her department.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive committee of a faculty.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Identify, train, and develop leaders within the faculty and set them on a path for management.
• A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in SET and higher education.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate research direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty, within the broader University context, with a focus on postgraduate students and research. 
• Take responsibility for securing strategic collaboration and third-stream income relating to postgraduate bursaries and research, including the large equipment strategy of the faculty (if applicable).
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean in investigating and driving new funding opportunities for postgraduate students and research in the faculty.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to oversee financial management and financial sustainability of research and postgraduate activities of the faculty. 
• Chair the Postgraduate and Research Committee of the Faculty.
• Participate in community service pertaining to the postgraduate students and research portfolio.
• Participate in committees both at Faculty and University level.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 within any of the disciplines of Theology and Religion.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages.
• Proven experience with supervision of Master and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• NRF rated scientist.
• Must be appointed as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.
• Proven record of research grant applications, management, and experience in third-stream income generation.

Recommendations

• The necessary experience in postgraduate supervision and research activities.
• Established leadership and team-building capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments.
• Proven academic stature and research record.
• Ability to source funding for research initiatives. 
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive committee of a faculty.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• Ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Established research leadership and research team-building capacity.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

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

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• LLD/ PhD in Law on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in law on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which an LLD/PhD in Law on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities will be an advantage.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals will be an advantage.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• LLD/PhD in Law on NQF Level 10.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national accredited scientific journals. 

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Curriculum Studies 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 Curriculum Studies specifically and General Education.
• 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 curriculum studies. 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on curriculum studies and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on curriculum studies. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with curriculum studies as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to curriculum studies specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with History as one of the major subjects.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least one (1) year 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.Duties and responsibilities: 
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Curriculum Studies 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 Curriculum Studies specifically and General Education.
• 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 curriculum studies. 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on curriculum studies and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on curriculum studies. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with curriculum studies as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to curriculum studies specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with History as one of the major subjects.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least one (1) year 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 Curriculum Studies 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 Curriculum Studies specifically and General Education.
• 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 curriculum studies. 

or

• A relevant master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on curriculum studies and enrolled for a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on curriculum studies. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with curriculum studies as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to curriculum studies specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with History as one of the major subjects.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least one (1) year 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 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:

• Conduct innovative confidential research concerning the multi-step synthesis of an anti-diabetic compound. This will include method development and optimization, as well as process development for the upscaling of the synthesis.  
• Co-author documents for a patent application and a manuscript suitable for publication in a DHET– accredited scholarly journal. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Department of Chemistry.

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State. 
• Graduated with a PhD degree in Catalytic Synthetic Organic Chemistry within the last five years. 
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship.
• This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Research Integrity

• Foster a research environment that encourages responsible conduct of research.
• Investigate allegations of research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Support Research Integrity to implement, raise awareness and upskill the university in matters related to research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Identify, develop and implement policies related to research integrity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for handling and reporting research misconduct.
• Receive and evaluate allegations of research misconduct.
• Manage inquiries and investigations as needed.
• Create a database to monitor and report on allegations of misconduct to relevant role players.
• Advocate awareness of research misconduct and questionable research practices and create strategies for identifying, managing and avoiding such practices.
• Provide training regarding Research Integrity issues.
• Service and support of high-level institutional committees.
• Manage the Policy environment (including revision and implementation).
• Run and support processes related to investigations and/or enquiry General landscape of research management.
• Support research ethics and/or integrity norms and standards.
• Support and manage informal enquire and special investigations committees.

Data Analysis

• Utilise statistical analysis and data visualisation.
• Extract meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
• Manage databases, troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems.
• Generate reports based חס analysed data.
• Presents findings to aid decision-making.
• Manage day-to-day research data sets and reports.
• Develop and undertake data quality checks and merge with other datasets חס the server.
• Run data quality checks and liaise with sites regarding data quality and errors.

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) in Administrative Law/Bioethics/Applied Ethics background Management Studies/Higher Education Studies/Project Management.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of 3 years in research management.
• Recognition as a research management professional will be an advantage.
• Research ethics or research integrity at a mid- to senior level, with evidence of having supported or engaged in processes of enquiry or investigation in a Higher Education or Research related space.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Good knowledge of Scival and/or other research databases
• Excellent Excel knowledge and skills

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Handle office administration including but not limited to compiling reports, filing, orders, telephone appointments, queries and capturing of data on computer system.
• Responsible for the diary planning of HIV division.
• Responsible for meeting administration.
• Receive quests and arrange functions where necessary.
• Coordinate training of peer educators.
• Coordinate Health and Wellness activities/awareness campaigns.
• Capture data, analyse and write of reports.
• Report fault and general maintenance and follow-ups.
• Assist with financial administration of HIV division.
• Assist with budget planning and budget of external funding.
• Travel to other UFS campuses as required to assist with HIV activities.
• Perform any functions assigned by the HIV Coordinator.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 4.
• A minimum of one (1) relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the HIV field. 
• Valid Driver’s license (motor vehicle).

Recommendations:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in office management.
• Experience in financial administration/management.
• Experience in proposal writing for external funding.
• PDP License (for transporting students, when necessary, to campaigns).