Job Opportunities in South Africa

The University of Fort Hare is seeking for applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for a Senior Lecturer position (1 post), Faculty of Management and Commerce

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral Degree
• At least 3 years’ experience in higher education
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Management
• A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer

Added Advantages

• Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
• Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
• Evidence of supporting early career academics.
• Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
• Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

Duties:

• Participate in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
• Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of senior lecturer level
• Secure external research grants
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Establish institutional, regional or national collaborations
• Contribute to mentorship of emergent academic staff
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
• Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels

Closing Date: 25 October 2024

o apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online.

1. Applications must be accompanied by:

a)A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b)A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c)A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d)Certified Copies of the applicant’s qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Siyamthanda Sigodi on [email protected] and 043 704 7000.

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing. preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.