Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
The successful candidate is expected to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the Department and teach postgraduate in Nursing Education in the Department of Nursing. The successful candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education.
In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:
- Register for a PhD degree in Nursing Education or undertake post-doctoral studies.
- Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students.
- Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
- Prepare and mark assignment, tests and exams.
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Actively conduct research (0.5 research output units per year).
- Be actively involved in core activities of the Department such as academic administration, research, short course development, marketing, and community development projects.
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Nursing Education or equivalent, with a minimum 70% average pass mark. The candidate will be required to register for a PhD.
- Be in possession of a post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing.
- Registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife, nurse educator, assessor and moderator
- Excellent organizing ability and administration skills.
- The ability to function independently and in a team.
- Effective communication and relationship management skills.
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong work ethic.
- Willingness to address challenges in the environment
- Experience in the use of a simulation laboratory.
- Previous relevant experience in a university environment.
- Experience in teaching and learning and clinical accompaniment for post-basic students.
- Published scientific article(s) in accredited, subject-related journals.
- If the applicant is already in possession of a PhD in the required field, they must nonetheless have obtained a minimum of 70% for their Master’s degree.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in Nursing Education in an academic tertiary institution.
- A track record of supervision.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
