Recruitment at University of Limpopo

Minimum Requirements:
nGAP Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be 40 years of age or younger (i.e.s40 years) in line with nGAP guidelines 
• A Master’s degree in Nursing with a minimum pass mark of 70% 
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in academia 
• Eligibility and willingness to undertake PhD studies. 
• Must be a South African citizen. 

Discipline-Specific Requirements: 

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric, and community) and Midwife 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a General Nurse in a healthcare institution. 
• A minimum of two years’ experience in clinical teaching or mentoring within a healthcare facility, nursing college, or institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. Proficiency in computer literacy. 
• Strong organisational, planning, time management, and multitasking skills. 
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

Key Responsibilities

The appointed candidate will:

• Undertake and complete doctoral studies, with ongoing research publication and participation in academic conferences. 
• Participate in a six-year academic development programme under nGAP. 
• Teach and assess undergraduate nursing studies in both online and venuebased formats. 
• Contribute to curriculum development for the Bachelor of Nursing (R.174) programme. 
• Develop and update study materials and learner guides. 
• Conduct clinical accompaniment and provide mentorship to students in accredited clinical settings. 
• Perform relevant administrative duties related to teaching, learning, and community engagement as assigned by the Head of Department 
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping and reporting requirements of the South African Nursing Council 

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REQUIREMENTS: 

• A MSc in Biochemistry with a minimum average pass of 70%. 
• The MSc candidate will be required to be trained and mentored in Biochemistry with a special focus on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. 

DUTIES:  

• The successful candidate will be required to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology.  
• The overall workload includes preparation for lecturers, teaching and research. 
• A candidate will be trained in the field of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics.
• Development of a Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics module at undergraduate level.   
• It will be expected from the candidate to participate in current research projects concentrating on Bioinformatics. 
• Be able to assume any general administrative duties as determined by the HOD. 
• The candidate must enroll immediately in a PhD research programme in Biochemistry which will run concurrently with lecturing duties until the completion of the study and as prescribed by the nGAP programme. 
• This is an excellent opportunity for an academically outstanding Biochemistry post-graduate who will benefit from the teaching and research development opportunities offered by the nGAP programme and who is interested to pursue a career in the field of Bioinformatics. 

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Requirements: 

• A Master’s (70% minimum) degree in Soil Science specializing in Soil Physics and Chemistry. 
• Preferably, the candidate should be less than 40 years. 
• As an added advantage, must at most have one (01) year teaching experience at a University or comparable Institution of high learning. 
• Evidence of at least two (02) publication in DHET- accredited journal. 
• Evidence of both national or international conference attendance and presentation of papers. 
• Ability to supervise research projects at final year undergraduate and Honours level. 
• Traceable experience in community engagement work. 
• Commitment to undertake PhD studies soon after commencement of the position or evidence of enrollment for PhD studies. 
• Applications who have registered for a PhD at the advertising institution will have an added advantage. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Teach Soil Science modules, mainly Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy. 
• Undertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within and outside the Department. 
• Supervise research projects for undergraduate fourth level and Honours students. 
• Undertake and arrange community outreach activities as part of the University’s mandate. 
• Prepare and develop learning and assessment materials. 
• Perform any other duties/responsibilities, including but not limited to administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

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REQUIREMENTS:  

• A Master’s, Degree in Communication Studies or equivalent (such as specialised areas of Communication: Public Relations, Organisational Communication) with an average of academic competence of 70% and above  
• Currently enrolled in a PhD programme in Communication Studies and demonstrating satisfactory academic progress. 
• The applicant must be a South African citizen.  
• The applicant must be below 40 years of age 
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in the field of Communication Studies at the tertiary education level. (e.g. as a Tutor or junior lecturer or recognised mentor). 

Added Advantage: 

• Emerging track record in DHET-accredited journals. 
• The candidate should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the discipline, the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a professional work ethic, i.e teamwork and confidentiality. 
• The candidate should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the discipline, the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a professional work ethic, i.e. teamwork and confidentiality. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of research. (The importance of research in academia, and the ability to write and publish papers). 
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in basic curriculum development. 
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, i.e., emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict management/resolution. 

DUTIES:  

The incumbent will be responsible for the following: 

• Teaching and Learning: Full involvement in all courses, design and curriculum development, updating material in respect of national and international trends, evaluation of lectures and course material, maintaining discussion class programmes, identifying at-risk students and facilitating additional assistance, undertaking discipline-related research.  
• Research: Responsibilities include supervising Honours and Master’s students, actively engaging in research activities, overseeing and collaborating with project teams on research initiatives, participating in academic conferences, and producing measurable research outputs such as publishable journal articles, books, and book chapters. 
• Academic Citizenship: Involvement in community engagement, success in the implementation of projects, and taking an active role in professional organisations.  
• Governance: Organise course files, deliver on deadlines, record all academic activities, and participate in Departmental, School, and Faculty committees  

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Requirements: 

• Master of Arts criminology degree / Criminal Justice (or related equivalent), with 70% average pass at Masters Level. 
• Registered for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice.  
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in successful teaching at undergraduate level and scholarly supervising of postgraduate students with a proven pass rate / At least one (1) year of teaching experience in the Criminology and Criminal Justice at a tertiary institution, as a Tutor or junior lecturer or recognised mentor. 
• Commitment to higher education standards. 
• Committed ability to promote the Departments mission and position to internal University constituencies and external stakeholders. 
• The applicant must be a South African citizen.  
• The applicant must be below 40 years of age.  

Added advantages:  

• A certified assessor and/or moderator in Higher Education Institution (HEIs).  
• Interest and focus in Criminology and Criminal Justice modules will be a priority.  
• Evidence of research output, as least two-three [2-3] publications in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited local and international journals. 
• Understanding the challenges facing the Higher Education sector. 
• A complete draft of Research Proposal (RP) for a Doctoral of Philosophy: Criminology. 

Duties: 

Teaching and Learning  

• Full involvement in all modules, updating materials according to national and international trends. 
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate students. 
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams. 
• Teaching and evaluation of assigned modules. 
• Maintains class discussions in assigned modules. 
• Identifies at risk students and facilitates additional assistance. 
• Undertakes discipline related research. 

Research 

• Supervise honours, and Master’s students. Manages involvement in research processes and oversees and participates in project teams working on research projects. 
• Participation in conferences. 
• Supervise postgraduate students. 
• Produce published articles/books/chapters in book (measurable research outputs in DHET accredited journals). 
• Establish their own research niche in the Department and participate in research activities leading to publication of articles in internationally peer-reviewed/accredited journals.  

Academic citizenship 

• Involvement in community engagement; and 
• Takes an active role in professional organisations 

Governance 

• Prepare course outlines and study guides. 
• Organise course files, deliver to deadlines.  
• Records of all academic activities. 
• Attend departmental, school and faculty committees and meetings. 

Performance appraisal 

• Undergo regular performance appraisal assessments.

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Requirements: 

• Master of Laws degree (LLM) with an overage of 70% 
• The applicant must be a South African citizen. 
• The applicant must be below 40 years of age. 
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience in the legal field at a tertiary institution, e.g. as a Tutor or Junior Lecturer or recognised mentor or peer educator. 

Add advantages: 

• A certified assessor and / or moderator in higher education 
• Interest and focus on public law subjects will be a priority. 
• Evidence of research output. 
• A complete draft research proposal for a doctoral (LLD/ PhD in Law) 

Duties: The incumbent will be required to: 

• Assumed duty as a permanent academic staff, subject to applicable probationary rules, regulations, and policy. 
• Conduct law lecturers and teach LLB modules in the School of Law. 
• Prepare, conduct and review assessments, and provide effective feedback to students 
• Provide supervision of research works of LLB and LLM students 
• Attend and participate in training workshops concerning assessment, moderation, teaching and learning, legal pedagogy, research and community engagement. 
• Present articles in accredited peer-reviewed journals. 
• Contribute chapters in books 
• Contribute papers in conference proceedings. 
• Participate in and perform designated community engagement duties, as well as branding and marketing of the department. 
• Participate in specific administrative and managerial duties as may be necessary and per directive of the Head of Department and Management. 
• Register for a doctoral qualification (LLD or PhD or in Law)