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October 11, 2024
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Centre for Development Support (2-Year Contract Appointment)
Job Title
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Centre for Development Support (2-Year Contract Appointment) (Job ID: 5933)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Centre for Development Support
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
24/10/2024
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5848. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Job Search/view All - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Job Search/view All - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Finalise the curriculum for the restructured master's degree.
- Oversee the development of study guides.
- Integrate conceptual ideas across all modules/curriculum coherence.
- Integrate relevant graduate attributes into modules.
- Ensure pedagogical alignment across modules.
- Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across all modules.
- Develop and teach in at least one module.
- Day-to-day management of research projects on universities and sustainable development: administration, budgeting, managing post-doctoral fellows on the project, designing and conducting fieldwork interviews and participatory research, drafting papers, organising webinars and other public engagement events, developing project websites.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
Lecturer
- A Ph D on NQF Level 10 in Development Studies related to human development and higher education.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in curriculum development and alignment of courses with the guidelines from authorities (for example, SAQA).
- 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
- Ph D on NQF Level 10 in Development Studies related to human development and higher education.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in curriculum development and alignment of courses with the guidelines from authorities (for example, SAQA).
- 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:
- Familiarity with higher education research and debates and sustainable development debates.
- Experience working on a funded research project.
- Able to work in a teaching team and a research project team.
- A publications record
Competencies
Required competencies:
- Results oriented.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- Building coalitions
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
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).
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
24 October 2024
Salary:
The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at Makola CM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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