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UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA VACANCIES
UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.
SENIOR LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Psychology
Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching and Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Research Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications Doctoral degree in Psychology
Teaching experience 5 years at university level.
Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Psychology.
Leadership Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & Learning Understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Research Understanding of the national and international research environment including funding.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.
Personal Attributes
Knowledge
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Psychology
Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching and Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Research Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision and the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications Doctoral degree in Psychology
Teaching experience 5 years at university level.
Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of Psychology.
Leadership Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & Learning Understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Research Understanding of the national and international research environment including funding.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.
Personal Attributes
Knowledge
- People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
- Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR LECTURER IN LAW
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
To teach law modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at discipline level
Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership The provision of leadership at discipline level.
Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Law modules
Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conference. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level leading to the graduation of Masters' students in the minimum time.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications Doctoral qualification in Law (LLD/PhD)
Teaching experience 5 years teaching experience at university level in the field of Law.
Research A strong record of research outputs including publication in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills
Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline. A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.
Leadership Good understanding of the principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
Teaching & Learning Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skill.
Research Well-developed research skills.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.
Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Personal Attributes
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR LECTURER IN LAW
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
To teach law modules, conduct research, participate in community engagement and provide leadership at discipline level
Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership The provision of leadership at discipline level.
Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Law modules
Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conference. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level leading to the graduation of Masters' students in the minimum time.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications Doctoral qualification in Law (LLD/PhD)
Teaching experience 5 years teaching experience at university level in the field of Law.
Research A strong record of research outputs including publication in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences. A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement Participation in learned societies. Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills
Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline. A sound knowledge of Law of Insolvency, Law of Evidence, Banking Law, Law of Delict, Constitution and Statutory Interpretation, Legal philosophy, Research Methodology and Law of Succession.
Leadership Good understanding of the principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills.
Teaching & Learning Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skill.
Research Well-developed research skills.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.
Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.
Personal Attributes
- People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
- Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
- Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR LECTURER IN GENDER STUDIES
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research and leadership in Gender Studies.
Key Performance Areas:
KPAs
Senior Lecturer
Leadership The provision of leadership at the discipline level.
Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching based on current research in Gender Studies.
Research Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters' and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
Engagement
Participation in learned societies.
Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Minimum Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
Highest Qualification PhD in Gender Studies or Sociology focusing on gender studies.
Teaching experience 5 years at university level.
Research A strong record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
A good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level with some of these students publishing their research.
Engagement
Participation in learned societies.
Some application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
Key Competencies
Competencies and Skills
Senior Lecturer
Disciplinary knowledge In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of the discipline of gender studies.
Leadership Good understanding of principles of leadership and management with well-developed leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
Teaching & Learning Sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and well-developed teaching skills.
Research Well-developed research skills.
Engagement Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement.
Personal Attributes
Knowledge
- People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
- Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
MANAGER: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Organisational Unit University of Mpumalanga -> Operations -> Operations -> Infrastructure & Maintenance
Job Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the role is to supervise and lead all occupational health, safety, and environment on the Mbombela and Siyabuswa Campuses to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 and other related Acts and Regulations.
Key Performance Areas:
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety Management Systems to ensure continued compliance for both Campuses.
• Ensure all registers exist and are completed at the set frequency.
• Conduct and review risk assessments.
• Conduct safety awareness campaigns.
• Emergency drill assessments
• Environmental management.
Minimum Requirements:
• M+3 in Occupational Health and Safety or Project Management.
• Experience in food management/safety.
• Industry specific short courses such as firefighting, first aid, SHE Rep, COIDA completed or in progress.
• Six years experience in health and safety in the work place.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 22000 and 14001 would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of computerise maintenance management systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Higher Education administration would be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and in various environments.
• Good people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety Management
• In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Strong Written and verbal skills.
• Attention to Detail
Personal Attributes
- People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
- Respectful, honest, punctual, and understand protocol.
- Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date 25/8/2024
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION