Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Teach, supervise, and assess students, and prepare study material in post-basic and postgraduate Nursing Education.
- Be available for contact sessions with students.
- Work in the area of 4IR in nursing education.
- Research in nursing education that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
- Improve and increase personal knowledge of nursing education through research and publications.
- Contribute 1 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research output unit per year.
- Share in the administration and management of the Department and Faculty.
- Invigilate during University examinations and assessments.
- Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
- Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
- Participate in University – linked community development projects.
- Do anything reasonably requested by the Head of Department and Executive Dean.
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Nursing.
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in post-basic nursing education in a recognized academic higher education institution.
- Proof of current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse and a midwife.
- Registered with SANC for the qualification: Nursing Education (R212).
- Professional registration with ANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
- Experience working in the area of 4IR in nursing education.
- Record of successful postgraduate supervision.
- Track record of research and scholarly publication
- Excellent command of the field of Nursing Education and the latest education and clinical practice trends
- Use of current trends in assessment and evaluation strategies
- Excellent organizing ability and administration skills.
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
- Effective communication and relationship management skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to self-manage own research group.
- Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
- Strong work ethic
- Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.
- Experience in the use of virtual reality in a simulation laboratory.
- Previous relevant experience in a university environment
- Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent
- Innovative, proactive, and creative
- High level of integrity and an ethical and moral foundation
- Ability to work as a team member, but also strongly independently
- Excellent skills in MS Office
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.
