Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (1 position) (Job ID:5675) Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide study leadership at postgraduate level. Recruit and supervise postgraduate students. Initiate, sustain, and provide quality research outputs. Provide research leadership and mentorship. Attract external funding where possible. Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible. Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level. Inherent requirements: PhD on NQF Level 10 in History. 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 publications in national and international accredited 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. Associate Professor PhD on NQF Level 10 in History. Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's degree students. A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. Recommendations: Member of/or registration with a professional body. Associate Professor Evidence of successful sourcing and management of grant/research funding. Member of or registration with a professional body. Experience as a departmental leader/manager in a higher-education environment. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide study leadership at postgraduate level. Recruit and supervise postgraduate students. Initiate, sustain, and provide quality research outputs. Provide research leadership and mentorship. Attract external funding where possible. Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible. Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level. Inherent requirements: Senior Lecturer PhD on NQF Level 10 in History. 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 publications in national and international accredited 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. Associate Professor PhD on NQF Level 10 in History. Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's degree students. A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. Recommendations: Senior Lecturer Member of/or registration with a professional body. Associate Professor Evidence of successful sourcing and management of grant/research funding. Member of or registration with a professional body. Experience as a departmental leader/manager in a higher-education environment. Job Requirements: 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). 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). Required competencies: Results oriented. The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. Strategic thinking. The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. Business Acumen: The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office. Leading. The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. Building coalitions The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. Assumption of duties: 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible Closing date: 19 April 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 051401 7659 or email at ****** or ****** . Additionally, kindly contact 051401 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 : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH 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. More Jobs at University of the Free State#J-18808-Ljbffr
