Senior Lecturer/associate Professor Department Public Administration And Management

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Job Description


This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5666. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.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:Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
Participate actively in the professional community.
Participate actively in leadership and administration on departmental and faculty level.
Teach Public Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to learning, teaching, research and assessments.
Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
Provide supervision in postgraduate programmes to Honours, masters or PhD students.
Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and facultys strategic plan with regard to research, learning and teaching, engaged scholarship, as well as leadership and administration.
Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research papers at national and/or international conferences as well as involvement in departmental/faculty research projects.
Serve as a member of various academic and research committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and Head of the department.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.Inherent requirements:Senior Lecturer
A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management / Public Financial Management.
Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
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 supervising to completion of honours and masters students.
A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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
A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management / Public Financial Management.
Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international 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.
A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and doctoral 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:
Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
Proven experience in presenting Public Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management modules.
Proven work experience in the Public Sector.
Sound knowledge of the South African Public Financial Management policy and legislative environment.Required competencies:
Results oriented.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.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).
Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
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 drivers license (if applicable).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).Assumption of duties:
01 July 2024Closing date:
05 May 2024Salary:
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 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 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 : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1308182
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
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