Lecturing/ Exciting Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop postgraduate modules in the Health Professions Programme in consultation with the Head of the division, taking into account the candidates’ field of expertise.
• Develop and revise modules in a team context.
• Provide study guidance to master's students (mini-dissertations and dissertations) and PhD students in the Health Professions Education Programme.
• Provide expert input while evaluating research projects (protocols).
• Provide academic support and development to postgraduate students.
• Research and analyse models of teaching, learning and assessment theories and best practices in Health Sciences Education.
• Assist with the design and maintenance of the Health Professions Education Programmes on UFS Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).
• Participate fully in the design, administration, implementation and evaluation of faculty development activities as determined in the Division Health Sciences Education.
• Provide instructional inputs to working groups, committees and information sessions offered to academic staff.
• Plan, manage and execute research projects.
• Conduct research on Health Professions Education with the aim to gather information and keep abreast of developments in this field.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Health Professions Education.
• Professionally qualified as a healthcare professional and registered with the relevant professional body in a Health Sciences discipline with a minimum of five (5) years' work experience.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster and oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of published manuscripts in accredited journals.
• At least two years' experience in postgraduate teaching / supervision / lecturing / staff development/ research I academic support and development.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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:

• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

Required Documents

• 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)

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the clinical supervision of 3rd and 4th year students on the academic platform.
• Provide learning opportunities to the students in the clinical area.
• Involved in the evaluation of the students not only during the clinical rotations, but also during clinical tests and examinations as determined by the Department of Physiotherapy.
• Assess and complete evaluation forms of students.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to students.
• Involved in objective structured practical examinations (OSPE) and tests as indicated by the department.
• Facilitate clinical training at the academic hospital complex sites in Bloemfontein.
• Report on clinical training activities at clinical sites.
• Keep record of all student consultations and writing of reports with regards to student academic support and development interventions.
• Liaise with programme directors/ module leaders/ lecturers and other relevant personnel in the Department of Physiotherapy with a view to provide academic support for undergraduate students.
• Liaise closely with clinical therapists in areas allocated to clinical educator.
• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment strategies, as well as activities and outcomes for undergraduate students.
• Plan and implement relevant interventions to provide academic support for undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental research.
• Perform clinical assessment and examination administration and organisation.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Professional bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy on NQF Level 8.
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Valid driver's license.

Recommendations:

• Good human relations and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to teach and train students according to the minimum requirements of the HPCSA.
• Must be able to work independently and arrange their own work schedule.
• Must be dependable.
• The ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment, as well as the academic platform.
• The ability to form long lasting partnership with staff members of the academic platform
• Experience in higher education and/or supervision of students during clinical training.
• The department will encourage the appointee to enrol for the HPEA module on assessment as presented by Division Health Science Education.

Required Documents

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
• INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Contribute actively to the teaching and research agenda of the agronomy section of the department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences.
• Teach undergraduate modules in the field of agronomy, as well as the supervision of research activities conducted by MSc and PhD students.
• Function as an independent researcher who sets up and carries out agronomic research activities and is able to attract research funding.
• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders, including academic collaborators, funding agencies, the industry and government.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Agronomy or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

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

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Agronomy or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• 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 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 and international accredited scientific 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:

• The applicant should have expertise in Agronomy, or a closely related field supported by a convincing track record of scientific publications in internationally recognised journals.
• The applicant should have excellent practical research skills (design and implementation of greenhouse and field trials, data analysis skills, writing skills, etc.).
• The applicant should have sound understanding of South African crop production conditions and be able to work with the private sector by conducting research that responds to the needs of the sector.
• The applicant should be able to communicate well with students and have experience with lecturing undergraduate students and the supervision of MSc and PhD students.
• Expertise in one of the following fields is an advantage:
• Practical experience with the production and management of annual field crops.
• Weed science, the background of weed biology, chemical mode of action physiology and the management of weeds in crop production.
• Crop nutrition.
• Crop water management.

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Contribute actively and further advance the teaching and research agenda of the agrometeorology section in the Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences.
• Be involved in the teaching of undergraduate modules in the field of agrometeorology and postgraduate modules in the field of climate change, as well as the supervision of research activities conducted by MSc and PhD students.
• Function as an independent researcher who sets up and carries out research activities that lead to relevant scientific outputs and contribute to advancing our knowledge in the field of meteorology, climate change and/or the impacts thereof on agriculture in South Africa and beyond.

Inherent requirements:

• Lecturer
• A PhD in Meteorology / Agrometeorology or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment). 

or

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

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Meteorology / Agrometeorology or related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• 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 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 and international accredited scientific 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:

• The applicant should have expertise in Meteorology, Agrometeorology, or a closely related field, underpinned by a credible track record of scientific publications in internationally recognised journals.
• The applicant should have a broad set of research skills (for instance in setting up climate monitoring stations, climate data analysis, weather forecasting, climate modelling), and a flexible mindset to take advantage of the diverse opportunities in the field of meteorology, climate change and agriculture.
• While applicants with a strong background in meteorology are preferred, affinity with the agricultural sector is an advantage.
• Practical skills in remote sensing applications will be advantageous.

Competencies

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach and assess Mathematics or Applied Mathematics courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Obtain research funding from industry, parastatals, and international grands.
• Perform administrative tasks and other department and faculty activities.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

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

Recommendations:

• A minimum of 2 years lecturing experience.
• Experience in the supervision of master’s and PhD students.

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Organic Chemistry at undergraduate level.
• Teach Polymer Chemistry at Honours level.
• Provide study guidance to postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct research and produce quality research outputs.
• Attract external sources of research funding.
• Provide academic assistance with curriculum and course design.
• Perform general administrative duties.
• Participate in community service projects.

Inherent Job requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Experience in teaching/lecturing Chemistry at University level.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Proven record of study guidance to postgraduate students.
• Willing to attend professional development activities.
• Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and Peoplesoft.

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform environmental microbiological monitoring.
• Perform water quality testing for chemical and biological contamination.
• Perform the necessary laboratory testing on biological products, including data capture and verification.
• Perform the necessary QC management associated with microbiological and biological product testing.
• Perform reviews of biological product manufacturing protocols.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration checks in allocated laboratories.

Inherent Job requirements:

• B.Sc. or B. Tech. degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in Medical Technology in a Biological Science related field. 
• Minimum of one (1) year practical experience in Microbiological culture methods.

Recommendations:

• Experience in working in an ISO 17025 accredited, GMP licensed or similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the relevant guidance documents related to the testing, control and regulation of biological medicines and vaccines; these include documents published by the SAHPRA, WHO, EDQM, CHMP and ICH. 
• Knowledge of statistical analysis of data.
• Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance and calibration checks.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following technologies:
• Environmental Microbiological Monitoring. 
• Endotoxin testing by Chromogenic Kinetic Method.

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.
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities:

Technical Support

• Provide technical support for hardware and software by performing troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of requests/incidents.
• Provide efficient and effective customer service to the user.
• Provide after-hours audio-visual technical support, as needed.
• Install audio visual technologies.
• Deploy and install software inclusive of system software, productivity software and applicable driver software.
• Relocate audio visual equipment as per operational requirement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware or software related incidents.
• Research, test and evaluate new technologies on request.
• Provide technical onsite support during special events on and off campus.
• Perform incident and service request classification and prioritization. 
• Prioritize requests, incidents and problems to ensure high service levels. 
• Provide audio visual and streaming support for events and activities throughout campus.
• Perform preventative maintenance on audio visual equipment and venue workstations.

Relationship Support

• Ensure client satisfaction by adhering to SLA’s.
• Ensure clear and effective communication to manage relationships and needs/requirements.
• Establish and maintain healthy and professional relationships with function-related stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Lead: ICTS Audio Visual Deployment and Maintenance Management to escalate any issues to receive the required attention.

Quality Assurance

• Adhere to, and contribute to all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Contribute and support the review and drafting of the relevant SOPs, as required.

Professional Development

• Fulfil all responsibilities regarding performance management.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses.

Inherent Job requirements:

• National vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
• Relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities at the University of the Free State.

Recommendations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Professional certification in one or more of the following:
• Comptia A+ 
• Comptia N+
• Crestron certification
• Molex Certification
• Dante AV networking
• Kramer AV certified

Required Documents

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.
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master’s, and PhD students.
• Lecture on ecological engineering and Nature-based Solutions for postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Develop short courses in the field of ecological engineering.
• Provide capacity building in Ecological Engineering as recognised discipline within the UFS.
• Champion community and industry interaction and service delivery within the framework of ecology engineering and nature-based solutions.
• Develop and refine curriculum associated with ecological engineering at the master’s level.
• Collaborate with relevant staff members in the Centre for Mineral Biogeochemistry domain.
• Develop and lead ecological engineering and ecosystem services research projects and interdisciplinary projects with relevant departments in partnership with the Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa.
• Conduct research in ecological engineering and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty’s research strategy.
• Lead and support processes that foster interactions with a variety of stakeholders in the ecological engineering and ecosystem services policy sectors, including researchers, practitioners, decision-makers from the private and public sectors, and community members.
• Champion external and internal service-rendering and demonstrating social impact within the framework of ecological engineering and nature-based solutions.
• Perform academic administration for undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. This may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks, moderation, and handling student complaints.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks the Dean allocates.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in a relevant environmental discipline with a strong background in a quantitative and qualitative field of study in ecological engineering.
• Proven experience in presenting papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences related to ecological engineering.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in ecological engineering.
• 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 national and international accredited scientific journals related to ecological engineering and nature-based solutions. 
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with ecologically engineered and nature-based research at higher-education levels.
• Proven experience in delivering industry-based projects on ecological engineering, ecologically engineered wetlands, and in relationship with passive Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment.

Recommendations:

• Proven lecturing experience in Higher Education
• Postdoctoral experience in the ecological engineering of wetlands is advantageous.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial and innovation towards developing practical ecological engineering solutions and approaches to challenges.
• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals and the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa.
• Proven experience interacting and collaborating with regulators, the mining and manufacturing industry, and influencing policy adoptions and recommendations regarding ecological engineering and ecologically engineered wetlands.
• Proven experience in ecological engineering solutions development and implementation.
• Proven experience in project management and successfully delivering ecological engineering-related projects to the mining industry.
• Proven experience in designing ecologically engineered wetlands and conducting pre-feasibility studies of ecologically engineered wetlands to treat AMD and mitigate the mining industry’s impacts.
• Proven experience in conducting source-pathway-receptor analysis of ecologically engineered wetlands receiving AMD or other sources of contamination.
• The development of study material and facilitating learning opportunities for students within the framework of ecological engineering.
• Involvement in curriculum development, revising and compiling module frameworks (including developing learning outcomes), and study guides within the framework of ecological engineering.

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching of Human Geography and GIS modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Be actively involved in research. 
• Recruit postgraduate students.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
• Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Geography or related discipline on NQF Level 9 passed with a minimum of 70% (please attach academic record).
• Commitment to register for a doctoral degree in Geography at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Geography or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in presentation of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching of Human Geography and GIS modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Be actively involved in research. 
• Recruit postgraduate students.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
• Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Geography or related discipline on NQF Level 9 passed with a minimum of 70% (please attach academic record).
• Commitment to register for a doctoral degree in Geography at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Geography or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in presentation of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

Required Documents

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).