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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS)
 
 
 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (IN BIOANALYTICAL/ANALYTICAL/ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, FORENSIC CHEMISTRY/TOXICOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, OR EQUIVALENT) JOB ID 5668
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation -> South African Doping Control Laboratory
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/4/2024
 
Description
The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship in the South African Doping Control Laboratory (SADoCoL). We encourage candidates interested in pursuing an academic or professional career in interdisciplinary applied sciences, with special research interest in c (both GC- and LC-) and other biological analysis, i.e. immunology and gel electrophoresis. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research and innovation at a higher education institution within an internationally accredited laboratory.
The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of five years, depending on the date of PhD completion.
 
Duties and responsibilities:
 •    Conduct innovative research in the following areas:
    o    Developing cost-effective testing methods for prohibited, illegal and unknown substances.
    o    Improving existing analytical testing methods and developing new methods for prohibited substances ranging from small to large (peptides) molecules in urine, serum, plasma and dried blood spots.
    o    Metabolism, longitudinal excretion patterns and identification of metabolites of known, designer, potential prohibited and illegal substances.
 •    Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
 •    Provide scientific support and direction to the interdisciplinary analytical groups in the laboratory.
 •    The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
 
Eligibility requirements:
 •    Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
 •    Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline (bioanalytical/analytical/organic chemistry, forensic chemistry/toxicology, biochemistry, or equivalent) within the last five years.
 •    Experience with complex systems’ analysis and dealing with data collection, curation, and interpretation.
 •    Proficiency in written and spoken English.
 •    Strong background with a high-level of computer literacy and academic writing skills is imperative.
 •    Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
 •    Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the Bloemfontein Campus of UFS.
 •    Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research Development.
 
Value of the fellowship:
 •    R 270 000 annual fellowship. 
 •    R 30 000 additional research expenses fund. 
 
 
Application: 
To apply, please email the following documentation    by 30 April 2024 to Mr Hanno du Preez at DupreezJ@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 output.
 •    Full transcripts of academic record 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.
 
Closing date:  30 April 2024  
 
Commencement of fellowship:  1 June 2024
 
For enquiries, please contact: SADoCoL Director, Mr Hanno du Preez at DupreezJ@ufs.ac.za , University of the Free State
 
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
 Job ID 5668_Postdoctoral Fellow_SADoCoL_Bloemfontein Campus

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SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POSITION) (JOB ID: 5675)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department History
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 19/4/2024
 
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. 
 
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.
 
Competencies
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 051 401 7659 or email at SejanamaneP@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 :  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.

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 Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (1 position) (Job ID:5675)

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (3-YEAR CONTRACT) JOB ID: 5669
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation -> Office of the Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 15/5/2024
 
Description
The Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning (DIRAP) at the University of the Free State (UFS) is offering three-year postdoctoral fellowships (subject to annual renewal depending on satisfactory progress within the UFS system) to exceptionally accomplished young and emerging researchers to conduct full-time research in Institutional Research. This exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and productive research group is open to hard-working and motivated applicants. Ideally, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have an interest and expertise in higher education studies or a related discipline such as educational management, diversity studies, historical studies, political science, public management, sociology, or social psychology.

In particular, we are looking for postdoctoral fellows to assist with the following projects: 
•    UFS Institutional Culture Project
•    Digitalization Project
•    Graduate Desirability and Research Impact Project
•    Student Enrolment and Efficiency Planning
Applicants are expected to undertake research and publish on higher education. They will also contribute to the research activities and the culture of the higher education and human development research group. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
•    Fellowships are open to South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
•    Candidates must hold a relevant PhD degree before the commencement of appointment (PhD should have been awarded less than five years ago). 
•    Have vital qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.
•    Demonstrated experience and/or interest in Institutional Research is highly favoured.
•    Successful applicants will demonstrate exceptional academic performance and intellectual potential.
•    Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, considering the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs, and research potential.
•    Successful applicants will demonstrate potential to contribute to knowledge creation in their future academic careers.
•    Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the tenure of the award.
 
VALUE OF THE FELLOWSHIP
•    R270 000 Annual Fellowship
•    R30 000 Additional Research Expenses
 
 
Application:
To apply, please email the following documentation by 15 May 2024 to Dr. Loquitur Maka at MakaL@ufs.ac.za and include “DIRAP Postdoctoral Fellowship full-time” in the subject line. 
•    Motivation letter, articulating the applicant’s career ambitions and scholarly motivation, as well as details of their significant scholarly/ academic accomplishments to date.
•    Full Curriculum Vitae (CV), including all research publications.
•    Full transcripts of academic records.
•    Copy of Doctoral degree certificate.
•    Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of non-South African applicants)
•    Letters from two academic referees (one referee must be your lead PhD supervisor). 
•    The successful applicant will be expected to live in Bloemfontein when not conducting fieldwork.
 
Closing date: 15 May 2024.
 
Commencement of the Fellowship: January 2025.
 
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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SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PERMANENT) AND ACADEMIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (5- YEAR CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY TO SERVE A SECOND TERM): DEPARTMENT RELIGION STUDIES (JOB ID 5674)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Theology and Religion -> Department Religion Studies
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Middle Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 14/4/2024
 
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. 
 
Duties and responsibilities:
•    Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as post-graduate programmes. 
•    Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students. 
•    Ensure active involvement in research. 
•    Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Religion Studies 
•    Continuously plan and execute teaching and research strategies, general organising and coordinating of administrative duties, mentoring, and motivating staff, manage finances (e.g., annual budgeting, allocation of funds) of the Department as an Academic Head of Department (AHD).
 
Additional duties applicable to the Academic Head of Department:
•    Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the Department as a leader in the faculty vis-à-vis competing international entities. 
•    Direct the academic debate in the Department. 
•    Influence the Department's overall climate and culture. 
•    Energise everybody in the Department and beyond; and 
•    Shape the future of the Department. 
•    Contribute positively to the overall leadership in the faculty. 
•    Plan, organise and coordinate staff, students, and activities, mentor and motivate staff, structure and exercise overall control frequently. 
•    Create an atmosphere of consensus among staff.
•    Communicate effectively internally and externally.
•    Link staff in disciplines and students with the University’s management and administration through communication, negotiation, and consultation.
•    Actively participate and be involved in faculty management structures, attend meetings, lead project teams, represent the Department and faculty, and fulfil the roles of liaison officer and marketer when necessary.
•    Initiate, formulate, and implement a visionary academic strategy for the department that is aligned to and supportive of the guiding strategic documents of the UFS and faculty. 
•    Ensure: 
-    The provision of top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning at all levels of teaching in the department. 
-    Relevance of content, material, and presentation in all modules. 
-    The enhancement of student experiences and their continuous engagement in academic debates. 
-    That adequate rules and regulations are in place to optimally deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
-    Adherence to all the rules and regulations of the UFS, faculty and disciplines. 
-    Quality and timely feedback on student work.
-    Proper and quality-driven academic advice and support to all under-and postgraduate students in the Department; and 
-    Revisit and develop fresh learning programmes that will help to position the Department well within the religious aspects of Theology and Religion Faculty.
•    Create and maintain a(n): 
-    Visionary research strategy for the Department.
-    Environment that encourages research leading to strong and active research habits and a culture of inquiry. 
•    Ensure that –
-    Every academic staff member is engaged in quality-driven, discipline-specific, and collaborative research. 
-    Postgraduate students are recruited to broaden the research base of the Department and ethical requirements are met.
•    Guide and support senior academics towards acquiring NRF grants. 
•    Actively engage with the faculty research committee and the UFS Directorate of Research Development to ensure sustainable financial support for the Department’s research initiatives.
•    Build an effective team of scholars through: 
-    Planning and implementing a fair and reasonable dispensation regarding the workload of staff members in the department.
-    Planning and implementing a clear and reasonable career path for every staff member in the department, taking into account the strategic plans of the university, faculty and department. 
-    Appropriate mentoring interventions where and whenever needed. 
-    Managing staff performance in accordance with existing university policies and procedures.
-    Recruitment and selection of scholars in the case of vacancies and/or specific strategic needs, whenever strategic repositioning requires expansion of academic endeavours.
-    Creating and maintaining a scholarship-friendly environment in the department 
-    Planning and overseeing effective and relevant staff development.
•    The ultimate responsibility in terms of financial management culminates in: 
-    Annual budgeting.
-    Financial planning.
-    Allocation of funds.
-    Financial control.
•    Adhere to the UFS’s financial policies and procedures. 
•    Encourage and actively support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants. 
 
Inherent Job Requirements:
Senior Lecturer
•    A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Religion Studies. 
•    Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of teaching higher education modules at university level. 
•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. 
•    Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. 
•    An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
•    Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s 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
•    A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Religion Studies 
•    Minimum of three (3) years’ experience of teaching higher education modules at university level. 
•    Proven experience in research management and capacity building. 
•    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. 
•    Act as an editorial board member and/or reviewer 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 and doctoral students. 
•    A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and international journals. 
•    Serve as a member of a national scholarly society, OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.
 
Recommendations:
•    A research focus on either Traditional African Religions or Islamic studies. 
•    Experience in community engagement. 
•    Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications. 
 
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
•    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 plan work and to follow plans.
•    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 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.
 
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: 1 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
 
Closing date: 14 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 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9814 / 2979 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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LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER IN ACCOUNTANCY (JOB ID: 5673)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> School of Accountancy
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location QwaQwa Campus - QwaQwa, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 14/4/2024
 
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 5601. 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:
•    Teach, coordinate, and assess Accountancy modules (Financial Accounting, Organisational Ethics, and/or Managerial Accounting) offered by the School of Accountancy.
•    Contribute to curriculum development and innovation.
•    Monitor the effectiveness of your pedagogical approach in facilitating student learning to a diverse student body. 
•    Undertake research and produce scholarly outputs in the field of Accountancy.
•    Participate in community engagement initiatives.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with relevant research communities, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
•    Perform related administrative duties in the School and Faculty.
•    Serve as a mentor to students and junior staff.
For Senior Lecturer, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:
o    Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance and that the module offerings respond to the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g., SAICA’s CA2025 Competency Framework) and the changing world of work. 
o    Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, master’s, or PhD theses / research projects.
 
Inherent Job Requirements:
Lecturer
•    A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy 
or 
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent (contract appointment: five years during which a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
•    A minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry or teaching experience in a higher education environment.
•    A good academic record.
 
Senior Lecturer
•    PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy 
or
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy.
or
•    A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree or equivalent and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (contract appointment: five years during which a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
•    Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
•    Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
•    Has produced high quality publications or reports in the field of accountancy.
 
Recommendations:
•    Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
•    Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
•    A commitment to registering for a PhD/ master’s degree in accountancy at the first available 
opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.
 
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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
     -    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
•    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.
 
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: 14 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 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za.
Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7659 /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.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.
 
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 Job ID 5673_Senior Lecturer_Lecturer in Accountancy_EMS_Qwaqwa Campus
 
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SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY (JOB ID: 5671)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Industrial Psychology
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 7/4/2024
 
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. 
 
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
  • Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters, PhD students, and professional industrial psychology interns.
  • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.
  • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints.
  • Serve as a member of various academic 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.
  • Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.
 
Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer
  • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management.
  • Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
  • Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  • Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
  • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
  • An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
  • Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s 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
 
Associate Professor
  • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management.
  • Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
  • Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  • Experience as an 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.
  • Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal
  • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
  • An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status.
  • Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students.
  • A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals.
  • Proven service experience as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
 
Professor
  • A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management.
  • Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
  • Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
  • Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
  • Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
  • A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals.
  • Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
  • Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
  • Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.
  • An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status.
  • Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
 
Recommendations:
  • Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
  • Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists.
  • Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules such as Research Methodology, Employee Wellness and Labour Relations.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS word, excel, PowerPoint.
  • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS.
  • Good command of the English language.
  • Evidence of application for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
  • Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.
 
Competencies
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 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.
 
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: 01 June 2024
 
Closing date: 07 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 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 :  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.
 
Additional Information
 Senior Lecturer - Ass Professor Industrial Psychology - Job ID 5671 FINAL

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