Job Description

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.

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).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise LLM/LLD/PhD students.
• Provide quality research outputs.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Perform faculty committee duties where applicable.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at faculty and/or university level.

Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer:

• A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF Level 10.
• Evidence of experience and excellence in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate including postgraduate supervision up to doctoral level and curriculum and/or programme development.
• A proven research profile of discipline-specific peer reviewed publications over a sustained period of time, in national and international accredited journals of high impact.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.

Associate Professor:

• A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF Level 10.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences.
• Act 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 appropriate NRF rating or evidence of potential for such rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters' students.

Professor:

• A relevant LLD / PhD on NQF Level 10.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship
• An appropriate NRF rating or potential for such rating.
• Demonstrate successful supervision of graduated Master's and preferably graduated doctoral students.

Recommendations:

• A strong interest in research & teaching.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Practical experience.
• NRF rating (for Professor/Associate Professor)

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results orientated:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

- Proficient in using MS Office.
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading:

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
29 February 2024.

Salary:
The salary scale 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 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9810 / 9813/ 9814 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.

Additional Information

University of the Free State