UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) Most of Unisa’s recruitment processes are centralised at our Head Office in Pretoria. The recruitment process takes approximately 90 working days to complete. Applicants not contacted during this period need not be disheartened, as Unisa advertises its positions on an ongoing basis. We strive to make the process of applying for positions at Unisa less cumbersome to prospective applicants. To this end the process is constantly being reviewed to keep pace with best practice. Prospective employees will be able to apply for positions in two ways: online on I-Recruitment or manually (by post or hand delivered). If you believe that you are ready for a stimulating environment and thrive in innovation then Unisa may be the employer for you. Application forms Fixed term contract application Permanent academic post Permanent administrative or professional post Temporary contract application Temporary contract application for Interns
PORTFOLIO: RESEARCH, POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALISATION DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALISATION POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALISATION FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT (REF: ED/IRC/RPIC/GRM/08-2023) University of South Africa (UNISA) is a publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a Comprehensive, Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL +) Institution offering a variety of academic and career - focused programmes, UNISA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation P3. Purpose of the Position The purpose of this position is design and facilitate the execution of the department’s strategy and architecture in line with the UNISA Strategy and CODeL Business Model. Key Performance Areas KPA 1: Strategic Direction and Alignment • Conceptualising and designing the departmental strategy taking cognisance of the Institutional strategy and CODeL Business Model. • Conceptualising, designing operational plans and KPI’s in support of the portfolio’s strategy and the institution’s overall vision and strategy. • Leading the implementation of the departmental strategy, plans and procedures to support the ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy. KPA 2: Conceptualisation, Leadership and Execution • Providing strategic and thought leadership regarding all operations of the department from an overall perspective, which include:
• Promoting and enhancing an academic environment that enables and encourages research, by:
• Promoting a culture of compliance to achieve highest legal and ethical standards of ethical research through research ethics and integrity management processes. • Providing strategic direction and monitoring the provision of research support projects and programme services in support of the Research and Innovation Strategy. • Promoting and positioning the University as a research driven institution through the internationalisation of research and maintaining local and international professional networks. • Providing strategic support and monitoring the obtaining of Research Chairs and other research mechanisms (i.e., centres of excellence). • Providing strategic direction and monitoring the research support offered to researchers (i.e., the enabling of coaching, mentoring and training of researchers at all levels to enhance their research skills in research design, academic writing, writing for publication, research methodology, supervision, statistical analyses, tools to analyse data, and software to analyse quantitative and qualitative data). • Ensuring quality assurance and enhancement of research outputs and processes. • Providing strategic direction and monitoring the provision of relevant research information services. • Providing strategic direction and monitoring appropriate support mechanisms for innovation initiatives at UNISA. • Ensuring that the management and commercialisation of Intellectual Property (IP) are in accordance with IP Policy and the relevant Acts. • Providing strategic direction and the monitoring of the provision of business development. • Services, the development of UNISA technologies as well as the commercialisation of UNISA IP. • Supporting the University’s Community Engagement and Outreach Policy by leveraging knowledge and skills in community engagement initiatives to the benefit of communities, thereby improving research. • Conceptualising, designing and implementing effective group and intergroup work and information systems. • Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders. KPA 3: Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management • Managing the department’s resources efficiently, effectively, economically and in accordance with the relevant principles and policies of UNISA. • Compiling and managing the departmental budget in line with the portfolio and Institutional budget. • Overseeing and monitoring departmental expenditure within budgeted parameters and reporting on variances periodically. • Directing and overseeing the funding of departmental operations and budgeted activities. • Managing the function’s resources sustainably in accordance with financial principles. KPA 4: People Management • Ensuring and monitoring that all staff in the department are orientated to the organisation, trained, skilled, retained and that their expertise is optimally applied. • Formulating the people agenda in conjunction with the Department of Human Resources. • Managing overall performance which includes conducting annual performance reviews of staff in accordance with the performance management process. • Directing implementation of training and development programmes for staff, including personal development plans (PDPs). • Establishing a positive, healthy and safe work environment and culture in accordance with the Transformation Charter. • Directing implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices. • Shaping staff requirements for the department which includes resourcing of programmes and initiatives. • Fostering an organisational culture and climate that is ethical and value driven. KPA 5: Governance and Reporting • Monitoring and reporting on progress against departmental strategic initiatives. • Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance. • Promoting sound institutional governance and participating in Institutional governance structures (Professional Citizenship). • Guiding the development and implementation of policies and procedures. • Compiling regular reports to Council, its committees and other relevant structures. • Providing strategic leadership to the development of the annual performance review as is required by the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET). • Identifying risks relating to the field of responsibility and develop mitigating strategies. • Documenting and reporting on departmental specific matters to internal and external stakeholders. • Managing the submission of UNISA research output publications to the Department of Higher Education and Training for raising of funds and statutory reporting purposes. • Monitoring and ensuring compliance to the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) reporting requirements. • Publishing the Annual Research Report of research highlights. • Monitoring and ensuring compliance to the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) reporting requirements. • Ensuring proper record keeping of all aspects within field of responsibility. Requirements Qualification • PhD Degree in appropriate field and registration with relevant professional body where applicable. Experience • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education and academia with at least 5 years in a middle management role. • All educational qualifications. Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the of the position Please note that Academic Partners has been appointed as the service provider for the response handling process and all correspondence. If interested, please refer all applications to Academic Partners by submitting your comprehensive C.V. and certified copies of qualifications to: edresearch@talenting.co.za Telephone contact details: Ms Genevieve Michel – 082 440 7009 Closing date for applications: 3 April 2023 Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following documents: • Identity document; and • Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. Short-listed candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the interview date. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the UNISA website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies). UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Recommended candidates might be subjected to competency assessment. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
EXECUTIVE DEAN COLLEGE OF LAW (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: ED: CLAW/GRM/2022) University of South Africa (UNISA) is a publicly dedicated distance Higher Education institution which is funded by the Department of Education and Training in South Africa. In keeping with its mandate as a Comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (CODeL +) Institution, which offers a variety of academic and career-focused programmes. University of South Africa (UNISA) is a publicly is inviting applications for the position of Executive Dean: College of Law. Main Outputs and purpose for this position. To plan and provide high quality Comprehensive Open Distance e- Learning (CODeL) academic services in the field of Law (inclusive of tuition, learning, research, engaged scholarship and student support) to all clients of University of South Africa (UNISA) is a publicly, in accordance with relevant legislation and in alignment with the Institution's Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) 2016-2030 strategy. Key Duties/Responsibilities: KPA 1: Strategic Direction, Planning and Alignment • Positioning the College as a leading provider of quality distance education programmes in the field of Law through an academic product range that expands on its comprehensive character, growing accredited research, and increasing throughput • Leading and directing the development and implementation of the College’s strategy and objectives in line with the Institution's Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) 2016-2030 strategy and in accordance with relevant legislation • Overseeing and guiding the development and implementation of the College's operational plans and KPls in support of the function's strategy and the institution’s overall vision and strategy • Initiating, developing, implementing, and reviewing policies, processes and programmes related to instructional matters, partnerships, and general activities within the College • Providing strategic leadership to the development of the annual performance review as is required by the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET) • Providing strategic direction in the College’s areas of specialisation) KPA 2: Operational Leadership and Process Management • Providing leadership regarding all the operations of the College from an overall perspective, which include: o the provision of support with the management of ODeL-focussed tuition, learner support and engaged scholarship in the College through the Office: Tuition and Learning Support
• Exploring and promoting the development of multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary programmes with other Colleges, departments and stakeholders within the University • Driving processes for the development of innovative teaching strategies, open distance e-learning methodologies and curriculum development and evaluation • Driving measures to ensure the optimum accessibility of programmes and services with available resources • Overseeing the effective development of study material and guiding the development of self-study programmes • Driving actions to ensure the quality and relevance of study material by reviewing the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) and all qualifications within the framework of changes/developments in legislation and government policy requirements • Monitoring the course offerings of the College and ensuring effective and efficient resource allocation and scheduling • Driving actions to ensure compliance with the legislative frameworks impacting on teaching, learning and research, including the standards set by the Council of Higher Education • Analysing national, international and industry trends and developments and conceptualising research and academic plans in response thereto • Overseeing and actively promoting research within the College to increase NRF rated researchers and research grant holders • Moving research towards multi-, inter-, and trans disciplinary in order to increase collaboration and understanding of the social reality thereby enhancing the impact of research on society. • Promoting community engagement initiatives to the mutual benefit of communities and the university • Promoting academic leadership and citizenship through collaboration and sharing of knowledge within and outside of the University, and through membership of professional bodies • Overseeing the provision of legal advice and court representation to poor and unfortunate members of the community through the Legal Aid Clinic KPA 3: Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management • Formulating strategic forecast costs, which are factored into the Portfolio and Institutional budgeting processes. • Providing leadership regarding the compilation and management of the budget for the College • Overseeing and monitoring the College’s expenditure within budgeted parameters and report on variances periodically • Directing and overseeing the funding of operations and budgeted activities within the College • Overseeing and monitoring the maintenance of accurate financial records of all grants and contracts at all times, as well as the apportionment and expenditure of such funds. KPA 4: People Management • Leading, mentoring and empowering employees and change within the college to promote high performance, optimal working environment, improving staff morale and cost effective operations. • Guiding and influencing strategic leadership in embedding the values and desired culture of the Institution in line with the Transformation Charter and ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy. • Embedding sustainability through a green Institution-wide culture. • Driving a high-performance culture by taking accountability for an effective and well-articulated performance management process. • Monitoring the resourcing of the College through the recruitment and filling of positions • Monitoring that all staff and tutors are trained, skilled and that their expertise is optimally applied KPA 5: Governance and Reporting • Monitoring and reporting on progress against functional strategic initiatives • Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government and relevant professional bodies • Promoting sound governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operating and service standards, management of compliance and risk as well as participating in institutional governance structures • Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders • Monitoring community engagement projects and reporting status and progress on an ongoing basis. Requirements • Minimum of an LLD degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification • Minimum of 10 years' experience in Higher Education and academia of which at least 5 years in a management role. • All educational qualifications. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position Please note that Academic Partners has been appointed as the service provider for the response handling process and all correspondence. If interested, please refer all applications to Academic Partners by submitting your comprehensive C.V. and certified copies of qualifications to edeanclaw@talenting.co.za. Telephone contact details: Ms Genevieve Michel - 082 440 7009 Closing date for applications: 3 April 2023 Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following documents: • Identity document; and • Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. Short-listed candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the interview date. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the UNISA website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies). UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Recommended candidates might be subjected to a competency assessment. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
EXECUTIVE DEAN COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: ED: CHS/GRM/2023) University of South Africa (UNISA) is publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a Comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (CODeL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, UNISA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Dean: College of Human Sciences. Main Outputs and purpose for this position. To conceptualise, design and facilitate the execution of the College’s strategy and architecture in line with the UNISA 2016-2030 Strategy and ODeL Business Model with the aim to provide high quality academic services in the field of Human Sciences (inclusive of tuition, learning, research, community engagement and student support) to all clients of UNISA. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: KPA 1: Strategic Direction and Alignment • Conceptualising and designing the departmental strategy taking cognisance of the Institutional strategy and ODeL Business Model • Conceptualising, designing operational plans and KPIs in support of the portfolio’s strategy and the institution’s overall vision and strategy • Leading the implementation of the departmental strategy, plans and procedures to support the ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy • Positioning the College as a leading provider of quality distance education programmes in the field of Human Sciences through an academic product range that expands on its comprehensive character, growing accredited research, and increasing throughput KPA 2: Conceptualisation, Leadership and Execution • Providing strategic and thought leadership regarding all operations of the department from an overall perspective, which include:
• Exploring and promoting the development of multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary programmes with other Colleges, departments and stakeholders within the University • Conceptualising the designing/development of innovative teaching strategies, open distance elearning methodologies and curriculum development and evaluation • Conceptualising, designing and implementing measures to ensure the optimum accessibility of programmes and services with available resources • Overseeing and monitoring the effective development of study material and guides the development of self-study programmes • Ensuring the quality and relevance of study material by reviewing the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) and all qualifications within the framework of changes/developments in legislation and government policy requirements • Overseeing and monitoring the course offerings of the College and ensures effective and efficient resource allocation and scheduling • Ensuring compliance with the legislative frameworks impacting on teaching, learning and research, including the standards set by the Council of Higher Education • Researching and analysing national, international and industry trends and developments and conceptualises research and academic plans in response thereto • Overseeing and actively promoting research within the College to increase NRF rated researchers and research grant holders • Promoting multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary research in order to increase collaboration and understanding of the social reality and enhancing the impact of research on society. • Promoting community engagement initiatives to the mutual benefit of communities and the university • Promoting academic leadership and citizenship through collaboration and sharing of knowledge within and outside of the University, and through membership of professional bodies • Conceptualising, designing, and implementing effective group and intergroup work and information systems • Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders KPA 3: Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management • Managing the department’s resources efficiently, effectively, economically and in accordance with the relevant principles and policies of UNISA • Compiling and managing the departmental budget in line with the portfolio and Institutional budget • Overseeing and monitoring departmental expenditure within budgeted parameters and reporting on variances periodically • Directing and overseeing the funding of departmental operations and budgeted activities • Managing the function’s resources sustainably in accordance with financial principles KPA 4: People Management • Ensuring and monitoring that all staff in the department are orientated to the organisation, trained, skilled, retained and that their expertise is optimally applied. • Formulating the people agenda in conjunction with the Department of Human Resources • Managing overall performance which includes conducting annual performance reviews of staff in accordance with the performance management process • Directing implementation of training and development programmes for staff, including personal development plans (PDPs) • Establishing a positive, healthy, and safe work environment and culture in accordance with the Transformation Charter • Directing implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and practices • Shaping staff requirements for the department which includes resourcing of programmes and initiatives • Fostering an organisational culture and climate that is ethics and value driven KPA 5: Governance and Reporting • Monitoring and reporting on progress against departmental strategic initiatives • Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance • Promoting sound institutional governance and participating in Institutional governance structures (Professional Citizenship) • Guiding the development and implementation of policies and procedures • Compiling regular reports to Council, its committees and other relevant structures • Providing strategic leadership to the development of the annual performance review as is required by the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET) • Identifying risks relating to the field of responsibility and develop mitigating strategies • Documenting and reporting on departmental specific matters to internal and external stakeholders • Ensuring proper record keeping of all aspects within field of responsibility Qualification • A relevant Doctoral Degree Experience • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in Higher Education and academia with at least two (2) years’ experience in middle management (Director role P4) preceded by at least three (3) years’ experience in First Line Management (COD role) • All educational qualifications. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position Please note that Academic Partners has been appointed as the service provider for the response handling process and all correspondence. If interested, please refer all applications to Academic Partners by submitting your comprehensive C.V. and certified copies of qualifications to edeanchs@talenting.co.za Telephone contact details: Ms Genevieve Michel – 082 440 7009 Closing date for applications: 3 April 2023 Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following documents: • Identity document; and • Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. Short-listed candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the interview date. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the UNISA website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies). UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Recommended candidates might be subjected to a competency assessment. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation. EXECUTIVE DEAN COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: ED: CPGS/GRM/2023) University of South Africa (UNISA) is a publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a Comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (CODeL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, UNISA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Dean: College of Graduates Studies. Main Outputs and purpose for this position. Lead and champion the growth, development, quality, and continuation of graduate programs and graduate education in accordance with relevant legislation and in alignment with the Institution’s Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) 2016-2030 strategy. Cultivate progressive academic and administrative policies related to graduate education. Oversee operations in the College of Graduate Studies. Foster collaborative relationships with UNISA Colleges and external stakeholders serving / served by the graduate programs. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: KPA 1: Strategic Direction and Alignment • Positioning the College as a leading provider of quality distance education programmes in the field of Law through an academic product range that expands on its comprehensive character, growing accredited research, and increasing throughput. • Leading and directing the development and implementation of the College strategy and objectives in line with the Institution’s Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) 2016-2030 strategy and in accordance with relevant legislation. • Overseeing and guiding the development and implementation of the College’s operational plans and KPI’s in support of the function’s strategy and the institutions overall vision and strategy. • Initiating, developing, implementing and reviewing policies, processes and programmes related to instructional matters, partnerships and general activities within the College. • Providing strategic leadership to the development of the annual performance review as is required by the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET). • Provides strategic direction in the College’s area(s) of specialisation. KPA 2: Operational Leadership and Process Management • Providing leadership regarding all the operations of the College from an overall perspective, which include:
• Assisting programs with meeting unit-specific accreditation standards as needed. • Providing guidance and leadership in the formation and implementation of enrolment management strategies, policies and practices to foster growth and maintain stability depending on the needs of graduate programs. • Moving research towards multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary in order to increase collaboration and understanding of the social reality thereby enhancing the impact of research on society. • Promoting and facilitating increased focus on peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant activities by graduate students and Office of Graduate Studies in UNISA Colleges. • Driving actions to ensure compliance with the legislative frameworks impacting on research, including the standards set by the Council of Higher Education. • Analysing national, international and industry trends and developments and conceptualises research and academic plans in response thereto. • Overseeing and actively promoting research within UNISA to increase NRF rated researchers and research grant holders. • Promoting academic leadership and citizenship through collaboration and sharing of knowledge within and outside of the University, and through membership of professional bodies. KPA 3: Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management • Formulating strategy forecast costs, which are factored into the Portfolio and Institutional budgeting processes. • Providing leadership regarding the compilation and management of the budget for the College, • Overseeing and monitoring the College’s expenditure within budgeted parameters and report on variances periodically, • Directing and overseeing the funding of operations and budgeted activities within the College, • Overseeing and monitoring the maintenance of accurate financial records of all grants and contracts at all times, as well as the apportionment and expenditure of such funds. KPA 4: People Management • Leading, mentoring and empowering employees and change within the college to promote high performance, optimal working environment, improving staff morale and cost effective operations. • Guiding and influencing strategic leadership in embedding the values and desired culture of the Institution in line with the Transformation Charter and ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy. • Embedding sustainability through a green Institution-wide culture. • Driving a high-performance culture by taking accountability for an effective and well-articulated performance management process. • Monitoring the resourcing of the College through recruitment and filling of positions • Fostering an organisational culture and climate that is ethical and value driven, KPA 5: Governance and Reporting • Overseeing the operating budgets associated with the Graduate Studies Office. • Facilitating the productive use of any central resources allocated to support the Graduate Studies strategic plan, graduate assistants, scholarships/grants or other initiatives to further graduate studies. • Managing any endowments, scholarships, or other restricted funds that are designated to the Graduate Studies enterprise. Qualification • A relevant Doctoral Degree Experience • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience in Higher Education and academia of which at least 3 years must be in management. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position Please note that Academic Partners has been appointed as the service provider for the response handling process and all correspondence. 3 • All educational qualifications. If interested, please refer all applications to Academic Partners by submitting your comprehensive C.V. and certified copies of qualifications to edeangs@talenting.co.za Telephone contact details: Ms Genevieve Michel - 082 440 7009 Closing date for applications: 3 April 2023 Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following documents: • Identity document; and • Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. Short-listed candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the interview date. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the UNISA website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies). UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Recommended candidates might be subjected to competency assessment. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DEAN COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Ref: DED:CAS/GRM/2023) University of South Africa (UNISA) is publicly funded Higher Education Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a Comprehensive, Open and Distance Learning (CODeL) Institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, UNISA is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Executive Dean: College of Accounting Sciences. Main Outputs and purpose for this position. • Provide input to the College strategy and work closely with the Executive Dean to develop and oversee the implementation of College plans. • Work closely with the Executive Dean to achieve the set performance targets of the College. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: KPA 1: Strategic Direction and Alignment • Provide strategic advice on own area of responsibility to the Executive Dean and the UNISA Management as well as other areas as requested, through relevant consultation, conceptualisation, formulation and tabling of proposals and recommendations for decision-making. • Support College plans and implement strategies ensuring alignment with university objectives in the primary focus areas of
• Develop and constantly monitor strategic direction of own area of responsibility ensuring portfolio and college goals are achieved • Provide innovative and fresh input to the area of responsibility to support the implementation of objectives • Develop college plans with substance to support the achievement of own area strategies. • On approval of college plans by relevant structures, manage the implementation in accordance with policies and procedures and provide feedback • Assist the Executive Dean to oversee implementation in accordance with policies and procedures and provide feedback. • Assist the Executive Dean to oversee implementation of academic plans in the College. KPA 2: Oversee the implementation of the Annual Performance Plan • Review infrastructural facilities to create and maintain an enabling environment • Review academic processes to ensure student centredness • Develop an integrated strategy for corporate social responsibility in respect of economic, social and environmental areas in line with King III and UNGC principles • Regularly review and enhance organisational architecture in line with institutional strategy and the Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) model that charts synergies between technology, human capacities, processes, infrastructure and organisational culture • Promote technological capabilities alignment with the ODeL business model • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all institutional processes and systems through a “learning organisation’ paradigm • Assist the Executive Dean to:
KPA 3: Develop and manage Technology, Processes and Systems in line with UNISA’s organisational Architecture • Participate in finalising and aligning the college Organisational Architecture (OA) with the approved ODeL model • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all institutional processes and systems • through a “learning organisation” paradigm • Ensure sound resource management in the College • Enhance the use of technology in the College KPA 4: Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management • Formulating strategy forecast costs, which are factored into the Portfolio budgeting processes • Assist in preparing the College budget for Institutional approval (including funding budgets and Initiative budgets) • Assist in directing and overseeing the funding of College operations and budgeted activities • Overseeing and monitoring College expenditure within budgeted parameters and reporting on variances periodically • Providing direction to the College regarding the compilation and management of the budget for the College • Embedding financial sustainability through a green Institution-wide culture KPA 5: Governance and Reporting • Monitoring and reporting on progress against Department strategic initiatives • Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government and relevant professional bodies • Promoting sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in Institutional governance structures • Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders • Compiling reports on the Department’s performance at the required intervals reflecting all relevant statistics KPA 6: People Management • Leading, mentoring and empowering employees and change within the College to promote high performance, optimal working environment and cost effective operations • Guiding and influencing strategic leadership in embedding the values and desired culture of the Institution in line with the Transformation Charter and ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy • Embedding sustainability through a green Institution-wide culture • Driving a high performance culture by taking accountability for an effective an well-articulated performance management process • Monitoring the resourcing of the department through recruitment and filling of positions • Ensuring and monitoring that all staff in the department are trained, skilled, retained and that their expertise is optimally applied • Fostering an organisational culture and climate that is ethics and value driven • Providing strategic guidance in the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices • Builds a robust, effective leadership pipeline, succession and capacity Qualification • Relevant Doctoral Degree within a related discipline in the College Experience • Minimum 8 years relevant experience in Higher Education • Minimum 4 years relevant management experience, at least Chair of Department (CoD) level • All educational qualifications. Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the Position Please note that Academic Partners has been appointed as the service provider for the response handling process and all correspondence. If interested, please refer all applications to Academic Partners by submitting your comprehensive C.V. and certified copies of qualifications to: depdeancas@talenting.co.za Telephone contact details: Ms Genevieve Michel – 082 440 7009 Closing date for applications: 3 April 2023 Interested candidates should send a detailed cover letter indicating their suitability for the position, a detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and copies of the following documents: • Identity document; and • Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one which must be from your present employer. Should you not be currently employed a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. Short-listed candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the interview date. The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the UNISA website (http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies). UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. Recommended candidates might be subjected to competency assessment. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. •Involvement in or approach to ODeL •Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy •Involvement in developing study material •The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) •Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates •Peer and student evaluations •Approach to learner support Research & Innovation •Applicants must submit a three-year research plan HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following position exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) PROFESSOR (X1) (REF: CEMS/MME/MRM/P/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Professor: •A Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Marketing Management/Marketing Communication/General Management or cognate field •At least 5 (five) years of teaching experience/work experience with a strong focus in the fields of specialisation in Marketing and Retail Management. •Must have supervised a postgraduate student to completion. •Must have produced 5 (five) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 7 (seven) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals •Must have supervised at least two postgraduate students to completion, one of which must be a Doctorate •Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) •Active involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how this has been transferred into Teaching and Learning/ curriculum transformation/Research Outputs (academic applicants) •Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) •Evidence of contribution and leadership in Departmental, School, College and University committees including taskteams and voluntary associations (academic applicants) Recommendations •Research project leadership and fund sourcing •Teaching experience in an ODeL environment •Completed moderator and assessor training programs •Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution(s) •Knowledge of other South African languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s). •NRF-rated researcher or intention to apply for rating •Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODL and technology-enhanced learning Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Enquiries : Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing date : 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization ifapplicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) •UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. •The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer-excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant •Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position •Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: •Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement •Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. •Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. • Involvement in or approach to ODeL • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy • Involvement in developing study material • The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) • Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates • Peer and student evaluations • Approach to learner support Research & Innovation • Applicants must submit a three-year research plan HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following position exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 • At least three 3 (three) years of teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the field of specialisation in Supply Chain Management • Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership • Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals OR proven involvement in research related activities • Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) • Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been, transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) • Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) • Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary (academic applicants) Recommendations: • Teaching experience in an ODeL environment • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution(s). • Completed moderator and assessor training programs • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning • Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s). Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Enquiries: Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date: 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies Your application form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; ▪ identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); ▪ proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. •Involvement in or approach to ODeL •Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy •Involvement in developing study material •The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) •Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates •Peer and student evaluations •Approach to learner support Research & Innovation •Applicants must submit a three year research plan HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following positions exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) SENIOR LECTURER (X1) (REF: CEMS/IOP/SL/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: •An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Industrial and Organisational Psychology or cognate field •At least three 3 (three) years teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the fields of Industrial and Organisational Psychology •Professional registration with the HPCSA as Industrial Psychologist/ Counselling Psychologist /Clinical Psychologist •Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership •Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals •Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) •Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been, transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) •Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) •Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary(academic applicants) Recommendations: •Teaching experience in an ODeL environment •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning •Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages •Experience in Leadership development will be an added advantage •Knowledge in the Supervision of interns Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Enquiries : Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date : 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). •UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. •The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant •Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position •Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation •We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: •Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za •Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. •Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the website. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centered approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. The following positions exist in the College of Accounting Sciences: SCHOOL OF APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE SUNNYSIDE CAMPUS (PRETORIA) LECTURER/LECTURER (X4): (CAS-FG/SL/L/BM/06- 2023) The Department of Financial Governance would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Auditing, Financial Accounting, and related fields. The Department of Financial Governance offers Auditing modules and Financial Accounting modules at postgraduate level, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any of the postgraduate modules offered by the Department as and when operational needs of the Department require. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Governance APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • At least three years relevant experience of which two (2) years must be teaching experience. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Governance • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Master’s degree in their teaching statement. • One (1) year teaching experience. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Governance APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience). • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Governance • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Master’s degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience. • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date: 31 March 2023 Enquiries: Ms B Mocumi (cas1pa@unisa.ac.za) / 012 429 2582 Your application form: Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be submitted to the following email address: cas1pa@unisa.ac.za • Use the reference number as the subject line e.g. Ref: CAS/TAX/L/BM/04-2023 • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the website. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centered approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following positions exist in the College of Accounting Sciences: SCHOOL OF APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE SUNNYSIDE CAMPUS (PRETORIA) SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (X3): CAS-FI/SL/L/BM/07- 2023) The Department of Financial Intelligence would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Management Accounting and Finance, Taxation, and related fields. The Department of Financial Intelligence offers Management Accounting and Finance modules and Taxation modules at postgraduate level, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any of the postgraduate modules offered by the Department as and when operational needs of the Department require. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Intelligence APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • At least three years relevant experience of which two (2) years must be teaching experience. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Intelligence • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Master’s degree in their teaching statement. • One (1) year teaching experience. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Intelligence APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience). • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Intelligence • Have a professional qualification and registration CA(SA). • Applicable and relevant qualification NQF 8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Master’s degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience). • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date : 31 March 2023 Enquiries : Ms B Mocumi (cas1pa@unisa.ac.za) / 012 429 2582 Your application form: Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be submitted to the following email address: cas1pa@unisa.ac.za • Use the reference number as the subject line e.g. Ref: CAS/TAX/L/BM/04-2023 • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. •Involvement in or approach to ODeL •Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy •Involvement in developing study material •The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) •Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates •Peer and student evaluations •Approach to learner support Research & Innovation •Applicants must submit a three year research plan HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following position exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (X1) (REF: CEMS/HRM/AP/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: •An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Human Resource Management or cognate field •At least four 4 (four) years teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the fields of Human Resource Management •Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion (academic applicants) •Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion will be an advantage (non-academic). •Must have produced 4 (four) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 6 (six) research output points in the last5 (five) years in accredited journals •Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) •Involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how this has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) •Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) •Evidence of contribution and leadership in Departmental, School, College and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations (academic applicants) Recommendations •Leadership in research projects and funding •Teaching experience in a higher education institution and ODeL environment will be an added advantage •Completed moderator and assessor training programs •Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages •NRF-rated researcher or intention to apply for rating •Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODL and technology- enhanced learning SENIOR LECTURER (X1) (REF: CEMS/HRM/SL/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: •An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Human Resource Management or cognate field •At least three 3 (three) years teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the fields in the fields of Human Resource Management •Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership •Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals •Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) •Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been, transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) •Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) •Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary (academic applicants) Recommendations: •Teaching experience in an ODeL environment •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning •Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Enquiries: Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date: 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). •UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. •The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant •Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position •Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation •We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: •Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za •Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. •Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the website. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centered approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. The following positions exist in the College of Accounting Sciences: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (X2): (REF: CAS-FA/AP/BM/01- 2023) The Department of Financial Accounting would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Financial Accounting and related fields. Candidates should note that although the position is primarily for Financial Accounting modules, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any other undergraduate or postgraduate modules offered by the College of Accounting Sciences as and when operational needs of the College require. Post specific requirements: Associate Professor (AP) APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 10. • At least four (4) years academic experience. • Research reflection and/or portfolio • Involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of a leading involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 10. • At least 4 years’ experience in an accounting related industry. • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Demonstrate an understanding of engaged scholarship in terms of teaching and learning and engaged research. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Evidence of involvement in one learned society recommended will be an added advantage. • Successful supervision of a post graduate Masters’ and/or Doctoral candidate to completion will be an advantage. SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (X4): (REF: CAS-FA/AP/BM/02- 2023) The Department of Financial Accounting would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Financial Accounting and related fields. Candidates should note that although the position is primarily for Financial Accounting modules, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any other undergraduate or postgraduate modules offered by the College of Accounting Sciences as and when operational needs of the College require. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Accounting APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • At least three (3) years’ experience in teaching. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Accounting • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF8 alternatively NQF 9 (without professional qualification). • Indicate their intention to register for a Master’s degree in their teaching statement. • At least one (1) years’ experience in teaching. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL): Financial Accounting APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification. • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF 9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience). • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L): Financial Accounting • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification. • Applicable and relevant qualification NQF 8 alternatively NQF 9 without professional qualification. • Indicate their intention to register for a master’s degree in their teaching statement. • At least one-year relevant accounting industry experience. • Demonstrate potential for research. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. Recommendation • Experience in teaching post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an added advantage. • Evidence of involvement or contribution in national learned societies will be an added advantage. Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date : 31 March 2023 Enquiries : Ms B Mocumi (cas1pa@unisa.ac.za) / 012 429 2582 Your application form: Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be submitted to the following email address: cas1pa@unisa.ac.za • Use the reference number as the subject line e.g. Ref: CAS/TAX/L/BM/04-2023 • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES. To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the web using a search engine. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from short listed candidates at the interview. HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following positions exist in the College of Accounting Sciences: SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS (PRETORIA) Senior Lecturer (X1): (Ref: CAS/TAX/SL/BM/03-2023) The Department of Taxation would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Taxation and related fields. The Department of Taxation offers Taxation modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any of the undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules offered by the Department as and when operational needs of the Department require. Post specific requirements: Senior Lecturer (SL) APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • Three years applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience). • At least two years teaching experience. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF9. • Indicate their intention to register for a Doctoral degree in their teaching statement. • Three years practical experience in taxation. • Research reflection and portfolio. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. • Evidence of membership in one learned society. RECOMMENDATION • A Masters’ degree in Taxation would be an added advantage. • Experience in post graduate courses or post graduate project leadership will be an advantage. • Involvement with national learned societies will be an advantage. SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS (PRETORIA) LECTURER (X2): (REF: CAS/TAX/L/BM/04-2023) The Department of Taxation would particularly welcome applicants who have experience, knowledge and relevant qualifications in Taxation and related fields. The Department of Taxation offers Taxation modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the tuition of any of the undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules offered by the Department as and when operational needs of the Department require. Post specific requirements: Lecturer (L) APPLICANTS FROM ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Masters’ degree in their teaching statement. • One year applicable practical experience (traineeship or a minimum of three years of discipline related experience) • At least one year teaching experience • Research reflection and portfolio. • Participation / involvement in engaged scholarship with evidence of how this will be/ has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research. • Evidence of involvement in departmental, school, college and university committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. APPLICANTS FROM NON-ACADEMIA • Have a professional qualification and registration (CA(SA), SAIT, SAIPA, ACCA or other recognized professional qualification). • Applicable and relevant qualification at NQF8. • Indicate their intention to register for a Masters’ degree in their teaching statement • Two years practical experience in taxation • Research reflection and portfolio. • Demonstrate potential to participate in engaged scholarship. • Evidence of participation in workplace committees, or task teams and voluntary associations. • Evidence of membership in one learned society. Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Closing date : 31 March 2023 Enquiries : Ms B Mocumi (cas1pa@unisa.ac.za) / 012 429 2582 Your application form: Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be submitted to the following email address: cas1pa@unisa.ac.za • Use the reference number as the subject line e.g. Ref: CAS/TAX/L/BM/04-2023 • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. • Involvement in or approach to ODeL • Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy • Involvement in developing study material • The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) • Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates • Peer and student evaluations • Approach to learner support Research & Innovation • Applicants must submit a three year research plan HOW TO APPLY: See last page of advertisement The following positions exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (X1) (REF: CEMS/OM/AP/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: • An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Operations Management and/or Project Management or cognate field • At least four 4 (four) years of teaching experience with a strong focus in the field of Operations Management and/or Project Management • Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion (academic applicants) • Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion will be an advantage (non-academic). • Must have produced 4 (four) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 6 (six) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals • Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) • Involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how this has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) • Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) • Evidence of contribution and leadership in Departmental, School, College and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations (academic applicants) Recommendations: • Leadership in research projects and funding • Teaching experience in a higher education institution and ODeL environment will be an added advantage • Completed moderator and assessor training programs • Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages • NRF-rated researcher or intention to apply for rating • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODL and technology- enhanced learning Senior Lecturer (x1) (Ref: CEMS/OM/SL/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Occupational Health and Safety Management or cognate field • At least three 3 (three) years of teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the field of Occupational Health and Safety Management • Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership • Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals OR proven involvement in research related activities • Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) • Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been, transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) • Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) • Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary (academic applicants) Recommendations: • Teaching experience in an ODeL environment • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Completed moderator and assessor training programs • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning • Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Enquiries: Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date : 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. •Involvement in or approach to ODeL •Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy •Involvement in developing study material •The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) •Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates •Peer and student evaluations •Approach to learner support Research & Innovation •Applicants must submit a three-year research plan The following position exists in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) Associate Professor (x1) (Ref: CEMS/ECO/AP/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: • An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Economics • At least four 4 (four) years of teaching experience with a strong focus in the field of specialisation in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics • Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion (academic applicants) • Successful supervision of a postgraduate candidate to completion will be an advantage (non-academic). • Must have produced 4 (four) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 6 (six) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals • Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) • Involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how this has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) • Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) • Evidence of contribution and leadership in Departmental, School, College and University committees including task teams and voluntary associations (academic applicants) Recommendations: • Leadership in research projects and funding • Completed moderator and assessor training programs • Demonstrated ability to attract research funding • Teaching experience in a higher education institution and ODeL environment will be an added advantage • Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s) • NRF-rated researcher or intention to apply for rating • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODL and technology- enhanced learning Senior Lecturer (x1) (Ref: CEMS/ECO/MME/03-2022) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Economics • At least three 3 (three) years of teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the field of specialisation in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics and Econometrics • Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership • Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in the last 5 (five) years in accredited journals OR proven involvement in research related activities • Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) • Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) • Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) • Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary (academic applicants) Recommendations: • Teaching experience in an ODeL environment • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous institution(s). • Completed moderator and assessor training programs • Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning • Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the language(s). Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Enquiries: Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date: 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form at this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies Your application form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation • We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: • Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. • Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning (ODeL) tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES. To be considered for a position applicant must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application Teaching and Learning Unisa is a comprehensive ODeL institution and the teaching and learning must be evaluated in this context. Central to teaching and learning is a student-centred approach and this must also be considered. It is acknowledged that the assessment of teaching is a difficult task since it is often difficult to quantify. All candidates that apply for the position should submit their teaching statement, which should address the following aspects where applicable. •Involvement in or approach to ODeL •Approach to fostering a learner-centred approach and ODEL pedagogy •Involvement in developing study material •The extent to which the candidate has used a virtual learning platform (VLE e.g. myUnisa) •Pass, success and throughput rates in the modules the candidate has taught and methods to improve these rates •Peer and student evaluations •Approach to learner support Research & Innovation •Applicants must submit a three year research plan The following positions exist in the College of Economic and Management Sciences SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND BANKING MUCKLENEUK (PRETORIA) Senior Lecturer (x1) (Ref: CEMS/FRMB/SL/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: •An appropriate Doctoral degree at NQF level 10 in Finance, Risk, Insurance, Investment and/or Banking or cognate field •At least three 3 (three) years teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the fields of Industrial andOrganisational Psychology •Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or postgraduate project leadership •Must have produced 3 (three) research output points in the last 3 (three) years OR 5 (five) research output points in thelast 5 (five) years in accredited journals •Demonstrate potential to participate in community engagement (non-academic applicants) •Participation involvement in community engagement, with evidence of how such participation will be or has been,transferred into teaching and learning and/or research (academic applicants) •Evidence of participation in workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations (non-academic applicants) •Evidence of involvement in Departmental, School, College and University committees or task teams and voluntary(academic applicants) Lecturer (x1) (Ref: CEMS/FRMB/L/MME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: •An applicable Master’s degree at NQF level 9 in Finance, Risk, Insurance, Investment and/or Banking or cognate field •At least 1 (one) year teaching/research/work experience with a strong focus in the fields indicated above Recommendations: •Registration for a Doctoral degree will be an added advantage (Lecturer) •Teaching experience in an ODeL environment •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Knowledge of the theory and practice of ODeL and technology-enhanced learning •Knowledge of other South African Languages and the ability to provide tuition in the languages •Demonstrate potential to incorporate community engagement into Tuition or Research (non-academic applicants) •Participation in community engagement (evidence in terms of how this involvement is related to teaching and learning and/or research) (academic applicants) Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Enquiries : Ms ME Maluleka (Tel. 012 429 4820) Closing Date : 31 March 2023 Your application form: You can find the application form for a permanent academic post on this link http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies. The completed form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of naturalization if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months); all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months); academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months); proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). •UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. •The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant •Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position •Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation •We welcome applications from persons with disabilities ACTIVITY: •Applications must be emailed to CEMS2PA@unisa.ac.za •Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered. •Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
UNISA is the only publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CSET). To be considered for a position, applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment. ACTIVITY: TEACHING STATEMENT: All applicants to attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the following options: Option A: External applicants and internal applicants (from non-academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach teaching and learning by taking into account the information in the policies listed below: • Unisa’s Tuition Policy • Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy • Unisa’s Assessment Policy • Curriculum Policy • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy The above-mentioned Policies of UNISA can be accessed on the web using a search engine. In the event that you cannot trace the ODL Pedagogy policy finalise your teaching statement without it. Option B: Internal applicants (from academic positions) – Explain your: • Involvement in, or approach to, Open Distance Learning • Approach to fostering a learner-centered approach. • Involvement in, or approach to, teaching at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. • Involvement in developing study material as an individual or in a team approach. • The extent to which you have, or would, use an electronic learning platform for teaching. • Your pass success rates in the courses you teach/taught and your plan to increase or maintain these rates. • A peer and student evaluation of your teaching • Your involvement in and provision of learner support to students ACTIVITY: The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence which may be requested from shortlisted candidates at the interview. Candidates are expected to submit a research reflection or portfolio. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC POSITIONS (LEVELS) OPEN THE LINK OF THE POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSITION: PROFESSOR POSITION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER POSITION: LECTURER The following positions exist in the various departments: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR X1 SENIOR LECTURER X1 (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY Professor/ Associate Professor (X1): Industrial Engineering (Ref.CSET/New/P.AP-IE/00-2023) Post specific requirements Full Professor: • A Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Professor • A BSc or BEng in industrial Engineering, or a BTech in Industrial Engineering • A proven record of supervision of Masters AND Doctoral candidates to completion • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist within 2 years effective appointment date. • 5 years teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, or book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Field of Expertise: • The candidate must have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Design for Manufacture, Material and Process Selection, Operation Research, Quantitative Techniques, Industrial Engineering Design, Industrial Accounting, Engineering Costing and Lean Manufacturing Recommendations: • Professional registration with ECSA • NRF rating • Evidence of research grants obtained or applied for • Experience with reflexive/ODL research • Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • Participation in community engagement projects Associate Professor Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: • A Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Associate Professor. • A BSc or BEng in industrial Engineering, or a BTech in Industrial Engineering • A proven record of supervision of Masters OR Doctoral candidates to completion • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist within 2 years effective appointment date. • 4 years teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, or book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Field of Expertise: • The candidate must have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Design for Manufacture, Material and Process Selection, Operation Research, Quantitative Techniques, Industrial Engineering Design, Industrial Accounting, Engineering Costing and Lean Manufacturing. Recommendations: • Professional registration with ECSA • NRF rating • Evidence of research grants obtained or applied for • Experience with reflexive/ODL research • Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • Participation in community engagement projects Senior Lecturer (X1): Industrial Engineering (Ref.CSET/New/SL-IE/01-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • A Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Senior Lecturer • A BSc or BEng in Industrial Engineering, or a BTech in Industrial Engineering • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist within 2 years effective appointment date. • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Field of Expertise: • The candidate must have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Design for Manufacture, Material and Process Selection, Operation Research, Quantitative Techniques, Industrial Engineering Design, Industrial Accounting, Engineering Costing and Lean Manufacturing. Recommendations: • Professional Registration with ECSA • NRF rating • Evidence of research grants obtained or applied for • Experience with reflexive/ODeL research • Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • Participation in community engagement projects COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR X1 (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY Associate Professor (X1): Mechanical Engineering (Ref.CSET/New/AP-ME/03-2023) Post specific requirements for Associate Professor: • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent • A BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa within 2 years of effective appointment date. • Candidates must have a proven track record in one of the following fields Advanced Manufacturing specialising in Advanced Welding (Friction Stir Welding or Laser Metal Deposition), Maintenance Engineering and Fluids Mechanics. • 4 years teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in accredited journal articles, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, or book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. • A proven record of supervision of Masters OR Doctoral candidates to completion • Proven record of mentoring of junior staff Recommendations: • Professional registration with a relevant professional body • Participation in Departmental, School, College and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • NRF rating or eligibility to apply for rating. • Involvement in industry-based research • Involvement in Engaged Scholarship or Community Engagement • Evidence of external funding in the relevant field of research and collaboration with other researchers, both nationally and internationally. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) SENIOR LECTURER X3 LECTURER X2 (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY The Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) is a research Institute of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) that addresses current and emerging issues relating to Water Quality and Water Scarcity. iNanoWS focuses on the development of Nanotechnology enhanced smart materials and their application in Water Treatment and Water Sustainability. iNanoWS has two Research Focus areas namely Nanoscience and Water Sustainability. The Institute is further divided into the following thematic areas; Membrane Science and Technology, Nanostructured Materials, Applied Electrochemistry, the Urban Water Cycle and Water Treatment Technologies, Water and Health and Analytical & Environmental Research. Senior Lecturer (X1): Analytical and Environmental Research (Ref.CSET/New/SL-AER/04-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • A Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Water/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or equivalent • Candidate must have a track record in the field of Analytical and Environmental research with specific expertise on applications to both chemical and microbial emerging pollutants in aquatic systems. • Additionally, the candidate must have track record in ability to handle Analytical Instruments, analytical work covering different type of matrices, with aspects of toxicology and risk assessment. • 3 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Recommendation: • A proven record of supervision of Masters students. • Registration with South African Professional Bodies such as SACNASP SENIOR LECTURER (X2): URBAN WATER CYCLE AND WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES (Ref.CSET/New/SLUWCWTT/05-2023) Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer: • Doctorate in Chemistry, Water Science/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or equivalent • Candidate must have a track record in the field of the Urban Water Cycle and treatment technologies with particular expertise in Natural Organic Matter dynamics in drinking water treatment, emerging micro pollutants research and design of innovative water treatment technologies. • The successful applicant must clearly demonstrate research on incorporation of nanoparticles into support matrices for Removal of Pollutants from water and resource recovery. • 3 years relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Recommendation: • A proven record of supervision of Masters students. • Registration with South African Professional Bodies such as SACNASP Lecturer (X1): Membrane Science and Technology (Ref.CSET/New/L-MST/06-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • A Doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Nanoscience, Water/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or equivalent • The candidate must demonstrate excellent understanding of the fundamentals of membrane Technology; specifically, the design, preparation and application of innovative membrane material for various purposes such as water treatment, seawater desalination and gas separation. • The successful applicant must clearly demonstrate research on incorporation of nanoparticles into support matrices for Removal of Pollutants from water and resource recovery. • 1 year relevant teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. • A Doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Nanoscience, Water/Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or equivalent • Candidate must have a track record in one of the following fields Photocatalytic Materials, Advanced Oxidation Processes, synthesis of nanostructured materials and other materials based on composite structures with application in Water Treatment well as for application in Acid Mine Drainage remediation. • 1 year relevant teaching/work/relevant experience. • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or journals in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) LECTURER X1 (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY LECTURER (X1): STATISTICS (REF.CSET/NEW/L-ST/08-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • Masters in Statistics. • Candidates should have a strong background in Mathematical Statistics (or Mathematics and Statistics) from their undergraduate and Honours or equivalent degrees. • Experience of using statistical and mathematical software packages (e.g. SAS, R, SPSS, STATA, Mathematica and Matlab). • 1 year relevant teaching/work/relevant experience. Field of Expertise for this position • We are looking for candidates with expertise to teach Mathematical Statistics modules at undergraduate and honours levels. Recommendations • Registration for a PhD in Statistics with evidence of good progress towards the qualification. • Knowledge in Data Science. • Experience to teach in an online environment. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) LECTURER X2 (P8): MINING ENGINEERING LECTURER X1 (P8): MINE SURVEYING LECTURER (X2): MINING ENGINEERING (REF.CSET/NEW/L-ME/09-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • A Master s Degree in Engineering with special interest in Mining Engineering or related field • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Or • A Bachelor s Degree in Engineering with special interest in Mining Engineering or related field • Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) • Proof of registration of a Master s Degree in Engineering Recommendations: • Possession of a PhD qualification would be an advantage. • Undergraduate Qualifications in Mining Engineering • Relevant teaching/work experience in the higher education sector with emphasis in an Open • Distance e-Learning environment Lecturer (X1): Mine Sureying (Ref.CSET/New/L-MS/10-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • A Master s Degree with special interest in Geomatic Sciences, Mining and Environmental • Geology, Mineral Resource Management (MRM) or related field • Eligibility to register with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) or South African Council • of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) OR • A Bachelor s Degree with special interest in Geomatic Sciences, Mining and Environmental • Geology, Mineral Resource Management (MRM) or related field • Registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) or South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) • Proof of registration of a Master s Degree Recommendations: • Possession of a PhD qualification would be an advantage. • Undergraduate Qualifications in Geomatic Sciences, Mining and Environmental Geology, Mineral • Resource Management (MRM) or related field • Relevant teaching/work experience in the higher education sector with emphasis in an Open Distance e-Learning environment COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) LECTURER X1 (P8): INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lecturer (X1): Information Systems (Ref.CSET/New/L-IS/11-2023) Post specific requirements for Lecturer: • A Computing degree at NQF level 8 or equivalent and proof of registration for the masters. • degree in Information System or Information Technology. • Candidates research must be aligned with the Departments research interests. • Appropriate industry experience will be considered. Field of Expertise for this position • We are looking for one candidate who has a desire to grow in academe. Recommendations: • Be in possession or registered for an appropriate PhD in Information System or Information Technology. • Relevant teaching/work experience in the higher education sector with emphasis in an Open Distance e-Learning environment • We are looking for one candidate who has a desire to grow in academe. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING FLORIDA-SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) FULL PROFESSOR X1: CIVIL ENGINEERING (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY Professor (X1): Civil Engineering (Ref.CSET/Re-Ad2/P-CE/12-2023) Post specific requirements for Professor: • A Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Professor • A BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering, or a BTech in Civil Engineering • A proven record of supervision of Masters AND Doctoral candidates to completion • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist within 2 years effective after the appointment date. • 5 years teaching/work/relevant experience • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, or book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Field of Expertise: • The candidate must have expertise in any of the following research areas: Transportation Engineering, Water Engineering, Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering, Environmental engineering Recommendations: • Professional Registration with ECSA or registration in process • Membership of the South African Institute of Civil Engineers • NRF rating or eligibility to apply for rating. • Evidence of research grants obtained or applied for • Experience with reflexive/ODL research • Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • Participation in community engagement projects COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSOR X1: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE CAMPUS (FLORIDA) (ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES WITH A RESEARCH OR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND (NON-ACADEMICS) CANDIDATES FROM INDUSTRY Professor (X1): Electrical Engineering (Ref.CSET/Re-Ad2/P-EE/13-2023) Post specific requirements for Professor: • A Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent plus experience/track record as a researcher for a position of Professor. • A BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech in Electrical Engineering. • A proven record of supervision of Masters AND Doctoral candidates to completion. • Eligibility to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist within 2 years effective after the appointment date. • 5 years teaching/work/relevant experience. • Proven research profile and consistent publication record in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal articles, or book chapters or books in line with the Unisa Research and Innovation Policy at this level. Field of Expertise for this position Interested in applications from all areas of Electrical Engineering but particularly interested in applications from candidates working in Telecommunications, Machine learning, Power Systems or control systems. Experience: • The candidate must have relevant teaching/work experience in the higher education sector. Recommendations: • Membership of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers. • Professional registration with ECSA or registration in process. • Have an NRF rating or eligibility to apply for rating. • Experience with teaching in an Open Distance e-Learning environment. • Participation in departmental, school, college and University committees including workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations. • Participation in community engagement projects. Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position Assumption of duty : As soon as possible Enquiries : Mr TA Masego – 011 670 9237 Mr J Maano – 011 670 9081 Closing Date : 31 March 2023 Your APPLICATION FORM FOR A PERMANENT ACADEMIC POST must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and; ▪ identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ all educational qualifications (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ academic transcripts/records (certified copies within the previous six months). ▪ proof of SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable) (certified copies within the previous six months) ▪ for ACADEMIC POSITIONS a teaching statement (refer to page 1 of advertisement). • UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant. • Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. • Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position. • Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation. • We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities • Applications must be emailed to CSET2PA@unisa.ac.za • If you apply for more than one position, each application must be on a separate email. Applications emailed to the incorrect email address will not be considered. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered. All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. Comments are closed.
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