UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) VACANCIES

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SENIOR LECTURER: DEPARTMENT SOCIOLOGY (JOB ID 5912)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Sociology
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 6/10/2024
 
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5772 and Job ID 5817.  All applications received in response to the previous advertisements 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:
•    Teach, assess, and coordinate modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Sociology.
•    Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students.
•    Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Department and the Faculty of Humanities.
•    Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS management structures.
•    Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
•    Initiate, conduct, and sustain high-level research.
•    Disseminate recognised research through appropriate channels, including publishing manuscripts in accredited journals and participating in workshops, peer-reviewed conferences, and symposia in Sociology.
•    Establish reciprocal relationships between scholarly engagement, research, and teaching activities.
•    Maintain continued professional development and evaluation of practice relating to learning, teaching, and assessment in line with qualifications, experience, changes in the subject discipline, pedagogic development, and innovation in learning technology.
•    Perform administrative and leadership responsibilities for learning, teaching, research, and scholarly engagement.
•    Contribute towards creating a strong African Sociology academic identity.
 
Inherent Job Requirements:
•    A PhD in Sociology on NQF Level 10.
•    A minimum of five years (5) lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the university level.
•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
•    An NRF rating or equivalent or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
•    Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students.
•    A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and/or international journals.
•    Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
 
Recommendations:
•    A strong teaching focus on social theory and social research methods.
•    Research expertise and teaching experience in one or more of our research clusters: 1) decolonisation, race, ethnicity, and transformation; 2) gender, health, and labour; 3) local and participatory governance; 4) migration, environment, and population studies; or 5) digital sociology.
 
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
•    Results oriented.
-    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 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•    Building coalitions
-    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
-    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
 
Required Documents
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 driver’s license (if applicable).
•    Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
 
 
Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 6 October 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 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9857 / 9810 / 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.

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (1-YEAR CONTRACT, RENEWABLE UP TO 2 YEARS) (JOB ID: 5910)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Linguistics and Language Practice
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Temporary
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 6/10/2024
 
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 5844.  All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
The fellowship is linked to a competitive research grant obtained from the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The project, “South-North flows of information through translation in the global news agency AFP” is led by Dr Marlie van Rooyen from the UFS and Prof Lucile Davier from the University of Geneva. The UFS postdoctoral fellow will be based in Bloemfontein and supervised by Dr Van Rooyen.  
 
The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers. The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants' academic achievements and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of two years (2025–2026).  
 
Duties and responsibilities: 
•    Conduct innovative research as part of a research team. 
•    Travel to conduct fieldwork and collect data from two news agency bureaux on the African continent and the African desk of Agence France Presse (AFP) in Paris. 
•    Prepare conference papers and present at international conferences. 
•    Author/co-author at least one (1) publication output per year in the form of DHET–accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report. 
•    Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Department of Linguistics and Language Practice at the UFS.  
 
Eligibility criteria 
•    Graduated with a PhD in a relevant discipline within the last five years. Relevant disciplines include but are not limited to translation studies; news translation; news/media and language; ethnography; digital humanities; discourse analysis; pragmatics; and/or sociolinguistics 
•    Fluent in at least English and French. 
•    May not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship. 
•    Must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant must spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS. 
•    Have a strong socio-political knowledge of Africa. 
 
Recommendations 
•    Knowledge of and experience in qualitative research methodologies.  
•    Qualitative data analysis software. 
•    Prior experience in presenting research papers at conferences and/or seminars. 
•    Authored/co-authored academic publications.  
 
Competencies
To apply, please email the following documentation by 6 October 2024 to Dr Marlie van Rooyen at vanrooyenm1@ufs.ac.za

•    Motivation letter, including a 1-2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience. 
•    Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly outputs demonstrating relevant experience and expertise.  
•    Full transcripts of academic records and copy of doctoral degree certificate. 
•    Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants). 
•    Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate (one referee must be your lead PhD supervisor). 

 
Value of the fellowship: •    R 300,000 annual fellowship. 
 
Closing date: 6 October 2024 
 
Commencement of fellowship:  01 January 2025 
 
For inquiries, please contact: 
Dr Marlie van Rooyen vanrooyenm1@ufs.ac.za

 
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. 
 
How to apply to this job
To apply, please email the following documentation by 6 October 2024 to Dr Marlie van Rooyen at vanrooyenm1@ufs.ac.za
 

Additional Information
 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-year contract, renewable up to 2 years) (Job ID: 5910)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR (1-YEAR CONTRACT): OFFICE OF THE DEAN (EXTENDED PROGRAMMES) (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES): (JOB ID: 5908)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) South Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA
Closing Date 1/10/2024
 
Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST
 
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:
In consultation with the Academic Head of Department (AHD) undertake the following:
•    Manage the curriculum processes of the Extended Programme in departments.
•    Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
•    Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Extended Programme.
•    Provide general leadership in the Extended Programme and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme, including both BFN and SOUTH campus.
•    Ensure that the activities of the Extended Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks of the university.
•    Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Extended Programme.
•    Manage the academic administration of the Extended Programme.
•    Ensure scholarship of high quality.
•    Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Extended Programmes, including both BFN and SOUTH campus.
•    Conduct own research.
•    Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Extended Programmes on both the BFN and SOUTH campuses.
•    Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
•    Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
 
Inherent Job Requirements:
•    An Honours degree on NQF Level 8. 
•    Work experience as Academic Coordinator or Facilitator for Extended Programmes or lecturing any module/s in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
•    A permanent staff member of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS).
 
Recommendations:
•    A master’s degree on NQF Level 9.
 
Competencies
Key Competencies:
•    Results oriented:
-    The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.
-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
•    Strategic thinking:
-    The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
-    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.
-    Good computer skills (skills use of Microsoft Office software and the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions System).
-    Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
-    Good management skills.
-    Good organisational skills and administrative abilities.
•    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.
 
Required Documents
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).
 
 
Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 01 October 2024. 
 
Allowance: The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS.  The value of the allowance is available on request.
  
Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 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.
 
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