Recruitment Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.
• Increase post-graduate throughputs and publishing in scientific journals.
• Teach postgraduate students in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation), assessments and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable field.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Provide support for skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
• Provide supervision for postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.
• Maintain a scholarly profile in line with Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor appointment in an academic department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Senior Lecturer:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing.
• Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy).
• Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters' degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in 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.

Associate Professor:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing.
• Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy).
• Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.
• Experience as 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.
• Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and/or doctoral students.    
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited 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 OR act as an editorial board member of high quality national scholarly journals.

Recommendations:

• Qualification in any field of specialisation will be an added advantage
• Experience in grant writing.
• NRF rated.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the Division of Public Health and contribute to a strong academic identity.
• Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the Division as a leader in the discipline vis-à-vis competing international entities.
• Perform all necessary administrative and personnel duties associated with a Head of Department.
• Responsible for directing the academic debate and influencing the overall climate and culture in the Division.
• Responsible for linking the Division’s staff and students with the University's management and administration through communication, negotiation and consultation.
• Active participation and involvement in Faculty and UFS management structures, attending meetings, leading project teams.
• Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy to develop the Division into the School of Public Health that is aligned with the Faculty, UFS strategic goals and global priorities.
• Ensure quality teaching and learning activities that are aligned with the Faculty and UFS strategic goals.
• Teach/facilitate postgraduate modules/workshops in public health and research methodology.
• Supervise postgraduate research and initiate, conduct and disseminate public health research in conference presentations and accredited journal publications.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Division and Faculty.
• Build an effective team of scholars and support them towards acquiring international standing.
• Ensure sound financial management, budgets planning and allocation that adhere to UFS financial policies and procedures.
• Actively participate and support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants.

Inherent requirements:

Associate Professor:

• PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s and doctoral 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.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and/or doctoral students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research or Public Health at higher education or research or government institution levels.
• Proven experience of curriculum and programme development.
• Evidence of attracting external research/training grants.
• Achieved international standing or NRF rating or potential for rating.

Professor:

• PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level.
• Experience as external examiner for masters’ and doctoral students.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g. regularly serves as a reviewer for international journals).
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably doctoral students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in chairing or delivering keynote addresses at national or international scholarly conferences.
• Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research or Public Health at higher education or government levels.
• Proven experience of curriculum and programme development.
• Evidence of acquiring successful international research/training grants.
• NRF rating or potential for rating.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of five (5) years' research management and leadership experience. 
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a higher education environment.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department.
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty.
• Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• 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 (attach).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed  national and/or international accredited journals 
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A good scholarly record.

​​​​Associate Professor

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. 
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students., 
• A proven publication record in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels.
• An NRF C3 rating or equivalent.
• Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Recommendations:

• Involvement in departmental and faculty activities.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and implement systems to support the realisation of events management by providing administrative and coordination support for all KovsieSport and external events, projects, programmes and branding.
• General management and administration.
• Financial management of projects and events.
• Legal compliance.
• Projects and events management.
• Marketing and branding.
• Stakeholder management.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/Advanced Diploma on NQF Level 7 in the field of Event Management or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in events management.

Recommendations:

• Five (5) years’ relevant experience in events management 
• Honours degree on NQF L(8 in the field of events management or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sport environment, experience in hosting and coordinating events, planning and organising, financial administration and event management procedures within the UFS 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in pastoral theology and praxis, which includes the pastoral theological practices: pastoral care and counselling and/or therapy in a diverse cultural and African context. 
• Actively conduct research within the broader framework of pastoral theology and praxis and its interdisciplinary potential.
• Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and DHET-accredited journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master’s and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty level.
• Participate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

​​​​​Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (for a permanent appointment). 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling 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 DHET-accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
• 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.

Associate Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
• 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.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduate master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international DHET-accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee, or an agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (for a permanent appointment). 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling 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 DHET-accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
• 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.

Associate Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation of thesis/publications in pastoral theology and praxis/ pastoral care and counselling.
• Experience as 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.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• 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 DHET accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the broader framework of practical theology, which includes studies in liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership, pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work. 
• Actively conduct research within the broader framework of practical theology, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work.
• Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and DHET-accredited journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master's and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty level.
• Participate in various scholarly engagement opportunities at research, community engagement, or in-service learning levels. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Practical Theology with specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g. liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields)  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 DHET-accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields) 
• 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 the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international DHET-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.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in specialisation in at least one of the sub-disciplines within practical theology, e.g.  liturgy and homiletics; congregational studies, church leadership; pastoral studies and/or faith formation and youth work (or related practical theological fields) 
• Experience as 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.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• 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 DHET accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to experience in empirical research (field work) skills and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. 
• Active participation in local practical, pastoral and/or diaconal academic societies. 
• Preference will be given to at least one (1) year teaching experience in a higher education environment, on both an undergraduate and postgraduate level 
• The ability to teach with digital skills and competence.
• Practical experience in a faith-based environment and scholarly engagement with faith-communities or communities in need.
• The ability to teach other sub-disciplines in Practical and Missional Theology, such as liturgy and homiletics, congregational and leadership studies, missional studies, faith formation, pastoral and diaconal studies).
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) related to Higher Education Institutions (e.g., Blackboard) or related experience with institutional systems and the ability to navigate through them. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the disability rights unit in terms of research, administration, and other tasks.
• Work in collaboration with the dean’s office when it comes to research, administration, and other tasks.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research on the relationship between disability rights, human rights, and transformation.
• Collaborate around shared interdisciplinary themes related to disability rights, institutionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Assist in postgraduate supervision.
• Participate in teaching in the faculty.
• Author/co-author at least 3 publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books.
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty, the Free State Centre for Human Rights, the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research Development.
• Prepare and present papers during seminars and other research events.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Open to all South Africans and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State (UFS). 
• Graduated with a doctoral degree in human rights in general and disability rights in particular 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 thus the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his post-doctoral period at the UFS.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Associate Professor/ Professor

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Actively do research in a relevant field of Geohydrology.
• Synthesise knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Participate actively in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at master's and PhD levels.
• Participate actively in leadership and administration at Departmental and Faculty levels.

Academic Head of Department

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 vigor and rigor 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 Job Requirements

​​​​​Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geohydrology.
• Proven experience of third-stream income generation and industry engagement.
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in presenting research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's degree students.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent

Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geohydrology.
• Proven experience of third-stream income generation and industry engagement.
• Experience as an external examiner for master's degree and doctoral students.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality international/lSI/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/lSI/IBSS journals).
• An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status.
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students.
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
• Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

Recommendations:

• Experience in successful programme accreditation management.
• Experience in research conference organisation.
• Ability to generate external research income.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies or ability to demonstrate that registration can be achieved with reasonable time.
• Experience in scholarly engagements such as industry or community service and editorial roles in journals.
• Awareness of technological, environmental, and socioeconomic issues in the built environment sector and the role of the university in addressing such.
• Experience in managing resources including people.
• Experience in administrative duties in a tertiary institution.
• Awareness of current developments and debates in tertiary education and in the built environment and the implications of these
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in learning and teaching Ability to manage change in a department and monitor and evaluate its impact.
• Knowledge of DHET, CHE and NQF policies and regulations
• Knowledge of professional programme accreditation guidelines
• At least 5 years' experience of management of staff and resources (taking lead roles, planning, monitoring, and evaluation).
• Record of active involvement in Professional or Scholarly bodies or entities.
• Record of impactful research including publication in accredited international journals and teaching experience including student supervision at NQF level 10 at an institution of higher learning.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation, assessments and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable fields.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Provide support to skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Provide supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.
• Maintain a scholarly profile in line with a Senior Lecturer appointment in an academic department.
• Conduct research, publications, and presentations of research.
• Participate in national and/or international fora to share research results.
• Identify and access some funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students.
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.
• Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment). 

or

• A master's degree on NQF Level 9 in nursing (contract appointment: five years during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 1O in Nursing MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• A Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy).
• Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/ Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Nursing Education registered as such with SANC (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
• Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Recommendations:

• An Additional qualification in any field of specialisation in the Nursing Programme.
• Experience in the higher education environment.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Practitioner/Educator Professional Development; Curriculum reform and Facilitation of Learning.  
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET– accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books.
• Initiate research projects and seek funding for them.
• The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Do limited teaching in the Programmes where appropriate.
• Provide limited supervision and/or co-supervision at Honour’s, Master’s and/or Doctoral level where appropriate.
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities in the Faculty of Education
• The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidence- based empirical data on current developments in Teacher Education and professional development studies within the South African context.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, lead and direct the KovsieFootball Men's program.
• Coach and attend all/most team matches (Preseason, Regular Season, Playoffs, USSA and Varsity Football, exhibition matches, etc).
• Organise and conduct practice sessions to teach sport fundamentals and skills, game strategies, performance principles and the proper use of sports and training equipment to enhance the UFS Football Coaching philosophy.
• Provide instruction in physical conditioning and technical periodisation that will enable student athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Serve as an educational practitioner promoting psychological, social mental and the soft skills needed for student athletes to succeed academically and on the field.
• Create and foster purposeful professional relationships with each student athlete to maximise their contributions to the team as players and holistic development.
• Implement and conduct a comprehensive plan on game days.
• Provide weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Oversee scouting of opponents (watching games, creating applicable reports and presenting data and details)
• Develop and administer a complete recruiting plan while guiding and training all staff in the scouting methodology the UFS will use to inform acquisition opportunities, team roster management and development opportunities.
• Supervise assistant coaches, team managers and student volunteers.
• Responsible for interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, as well as appraising performance of athletes and staff, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Represent the organisation at various networking events and off-site community events.
• Demonstrate and model sportsmanship and ethical conduct consistent with the mission of UFS, KovsieSport and KovsieFootball.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 5.
• Football Coaching Qualification CAF B licence (attach a copy).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ Head Coaching experience coaching men's football.
• Three (3) years’ playing experience (University/ Professional/National team).
• Valid Driver's License (attach a copy).
• Safeguarding Certificate (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• A qualification on NQF level 7.
• Additional Coaching Positions occupied within Football Federations.
• Experience working within the Higher Education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies and procedures.
• Bilingual.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student athletes in an effective manner.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department. 
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. 
• Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students. 
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs. 
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department  and faculty 
• Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives. 
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. 
• Perform organisational and administrative duties. 

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• One (1) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• 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 (attach).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national and/or international scholarly conferences.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals. 
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining and NRF rating.
• A good scholarly record.

Associate Professor

• PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10.
• Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist or Research Psychologist (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• A proven record of publication in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications).
• Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels.
• An NRF C3 rating or equivalent.
• Recognised nationally as an established scholar.

Recommendations:

• Competence in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods).
• Willingness to become involved in departmental and faculty activities.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

Teaching and Learning

• Teach an academic literacy module on the QQ campus (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Design appropriate formative and summative assessments within the Academic Literacy Programme/module.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students. 
• Design learning and teaching materials for use by facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme.
• Ensure the continuous curriculum development of the academic literacy module.
• Use various communication platforms to communicate with students and facilitators.
• Manage the implementation and student support of the M-Reader and iCAN extensive reading programmes for own cohort.
• Present academic writing workshops and consultations for students and consultation sessions in the writing centre (online and /or face-to-face).
• Coordinate and ensure quality within the Academic Literacy Programme through facilitator evaluation and moderation, as well as student module evaluation.

Research

• Conduct research into students’ academic literacy needs based on the Qwaqwa campus context.
• Research and analyse global trends in the field of academic literacies as they relate to key strategic imperatives.
• Produce 1 (one) research output per year in the form of a conference paper and/or article publication
• Create and nurture a culture of inquiry, research and evidence-based practice within the ALLD

Leadership and Administration

• Coordinate academic literacy modules (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities/operations of the Academic Literacy course.
• Providing strategic advice to the ALLD head and CTL QQ head to help enhance the programme.
• Monitor student performance in literacy modules and intervene as needed in collaboration with ALLD staff.
• Oversee all administration related to the academic literacy modules, including (but not limited to) class attendance and student marks.
• Coordinate and manage academic facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme (including meetings, performance management etc.)
• Manage class allocations and student groups (on a continuous basis).
• Co-plan, coordinate and compile facilitator training content, material and guidelines with the ALLD QQ head or Bfn coordinators.
• Organise and present training to assist facilitators in the academic literacy module on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the development and identify support needed by facilitators and provide guidance and mentorship to facilitators.
• Monitor the quality of appointments in academic literacy modules and intervene where necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between faculties and the ALLD QQ.
• Collaborate with faculty staff on a continuous basis to ensure alignment between the needs of the relevant faculties and the academic literacy modules.
• Collaborate with faculty staff on a continuous basis to help orientate academic staff to their students’ academic literacies needs and how they can help their students develop disciplinary academic literacies through their disciplinary content.
• Assist with the development of mentorship initiatives in the ALLD.
• Provide leadership regarding structural/curriculum/assessment renewal on the relevant academic literacy course on a continuous basis.

Engaged Scholarship

• Use academic, scholarly and/or professional expertise in the field of academic literacy to engage with external and non-academic constituencies to generate new knowledge integration, to apply
• Knowledge to other contexts or to disseminate knowledge.
• Regularly participate in events hosted and organised by communities within and outside the UFS.
• Demonstrate commitment to addressing students’ broader learning and teaching needs and interests.
• Actively engage as a member of a professional body linked to the work of the ALLD.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)

OR

• A Master’s degree in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in English, Applied Linguistics, Education or a 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.
• Proven evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the field of academic literacy OR English language in the higher education sector.

Recommendations:

• Proven coordination of teaching and learning activities in Higher Education
• Proven experience in curriculum design, materials writing and assessment of student learning
• Experience in consulting in a university writing centre. 
• Experience in desktop and field research.
• Qualification in TEFL, TESOL or related course.
• Experience in the use of Learning Management Systems e.g. Blackboard / Moodle / Sakai / Canvas.
• Willing to enroll for a relevant PhD degree at the first available opportunity, if not already attained by the time of the appointment.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct curriculum-focused institutional research.
• Publish a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles annually.
• Actively contribute to academic planning and quality enhancement activities at the institution.

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• Graduated with a relevant PhD degree (awarded within the last 5 years).
• Successful candidates must remember that the fellowship will terminate once your PhD degree reaches the fifth (5th) year of graduation. 
• Have vital qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.
• 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 (except during fieldwork).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct institutional research.
• Publish a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles annually.
• Actively contribute to both the DIRAP research team and the broader Higher Education and Human Development research group.

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• Graduated with a relevant PhD degree (awarded within the last 5 years)
•  Successful candidates must remember that the fellowship will terminate once your PhD degree reaches the fifth (5th) year of graduation. 
• Have vital qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.                   
• 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 (except during fieldwork).

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Duties and responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise all areas in appointed accommodation category according to current colour-coding system.
• Follow procedures of the colour-coding system regarding the use of cleaning detergents and cleaning equipment.
• Keep equipment clean and in good hygienic condition and report faulty equipment to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure protective gear is worn to maintain safety in Department.
• Prepare residences timeously for conferences, this entails cleaning of rooms, making up beds and taking off linen after conferences.
• To attend all staff meetings as indicated by Housekeeping Manager.
• Keep rest rooms/storerooms in a neat and hygienic state.
• Adhere to working hours as stipulated in job description.
• Weekend work might be required over long weekends and during conferences.
• Work overtime when required, especially during conferences.
• Fulfil any other housekeeping duties as required by HRA.

Inherent Job Requirements​​​

• Grade 10 on NQF level 2.
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a colour code cleaning system.
• Colour coding cleaning system certificate.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Linguistics with a focus on the spoken and signed languages and linguistics of Southern Africa.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Honours, Master’s and PhD level in one or more areas of linguistics.
• Conduct research, present findings and publish in the field of Linguistics, with the spoken and signed languages and linguistics of Southern Africa as a focus area.
• Carry out administrative work in the Department and at Faculty/University level and community service work.
• Work to enhance the visibility of the Department at national and international level.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline must be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and /or postgraduate 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 (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline
• Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in presentation of papers at national and/or international 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 publications in national and /or international accredited journals; or other peer reviewed scholarly outputs.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national and/or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and /or Applied Linguistics or related discipline.
• Expertise in teaching linguistics with reference to the spoken and/or signed languages of Southern Africa.
• A strong record of accomplishment of research in the linguistics of African languages, particularly African languages spoken and signed in Southern Africa.
• Specialisation in one or more of the following subfields of linguistics: computational linguistics, historical linguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language documentation, morphology, multilingualism, phonology, phonetics, pragmatics, semantics, sociolinguistics, or syntax.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or supervision in Linguistics.
• Experience with corpora and/or experimental linguistic research.
• Experience in teaching with electronic content management tools such as Blackboard.