UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POSITION) (JOB ID: 5997) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department History Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 19/1/2025 Description This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5885, 5675 and 5752. All applications received in response to the previous advertisements will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: • Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. • Provide study leadership at postgraduate level. • Recruit and supervise postgraduate students. • Initiate, sustain, and provide quality research outputs. • Provide research leadership and mentorship. • Attract external funding where possible. • Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible. • Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level. Inherent requirements: Senior Lecturer • PhD on NQF Level 10 in History or closely related field. • Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. • Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. • An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. • Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher- education levels. Associate Professor • PhD on NQF Level 10 in History or closely related field. • Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. • Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. • Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. • Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. • An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. • Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. Recommendations: Senior Lecturer • Member of/or registration with a professional body. Associate Professor • Evidence of successful sourcing and management of grant/research funding. • Member of or registration with a professional body. • Experience as a departmental leader/manager in a higher-education environment. Competencies Required competencies: • Results oriented. - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. • Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading. - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Closing date: 19 January 2025 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email at [email protected]or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (1 position) (Job ID: 5997) APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (RELEVANT FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY/ HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) (JOB ID: 5996) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Industrial Psychology Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location QwaQwa Campus - QwaQwa, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 9/12/2024 Description This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5948. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: • Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students • Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty’s research strategy. • Provide supervision to postgraduate students, Honours, master’s and PhD students. • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship, and leadership and administration. • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects - this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints. • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations. • Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty. Inherent Job Requirements: Lecturer • A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management. • Member of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (attached certificate). • Proven experience in poster or oral presentation at conferences and publication of articles (indicate on the Cv or attach evidence). • Excellent research record as demonstrated in the applicant’s completed PhD. • Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal (indicate on the Cv or attach evidence). Senior Lecturer • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. • Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. • Proven experience supervising to completion of master’s and PhD students. • Member of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (attach certificate). • Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences (indicate on the Cv or attach evidence). • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. • An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals (indicate on the Cv or attach evidence). • Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. Recommendations: • Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment. • Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules. • Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, AtlasTi, Nvivo and PLS. • Good command of the English language. Competencies Key Competencies Required: • Results oriented: - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking: - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading: - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions: - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. Required documents Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: 01 March 2025 Closing date: 09 December 2024 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814 / 9813 / 2979 / 7659 / 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Additional Information Job ID 5996_Lecturer_Senior Lecturer_Industrial Psychology_Qwaqwa Campus APPLY FOR THIS JOB
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 2025 (ONE YEAR CONTRACT RENEWABLE UP TO 3 YEARS) - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) IN EDUCATION (JOB ID: 5994) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Education Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 17/1/2025 Description The University of the Free State (UFS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship on the use of Information and Communication and Technology in Education, within the Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education located in the Faculty of Education. Applicants interested in pursuing an academic career on ICTs in Education research, with special focus on teaching and learning using ICT’s in schools during teaching practice and/or the use of ICT’s in teacher education generally are strongly encouraged to apply. The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research, innovation, and community service at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers. Candidates with proven research expertise in the design, collection, and analysis of quantitative data and mixed-research data will have an added advantage. Candidates with expertise in the application of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) are preferred. The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and obtain evidence-based empirical data on curriculum innovations and innovative instructional strategies including the use of educational technologies in schools and preservice teacher preparation. Experience in postgraduate supervision will be an added advantage The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, research outputs and potentials, as well as the relevance of his/her prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to three years subject to satisfactory performance. Duties and responsibilities: • Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Schooling, especially for teaching the sciences in schools; the use of ICTs in Teacher Education; and in School-based Teaching Practice (WIL) in general. • Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET– accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. • The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report. • Do limited teaching in the Teacher Education and Teaching Practice programmes, where appropriate. • Provide limited supervision and/or co-supervision at Honours, Master’s and/or Doctoral level where appropriate. • Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research. • Conduct innovative research and obtain evidence- based empirical data on current educational developments in schools associated with the Faculty of Education. • Prepare and present papers during seminars and other research events. Competencies Eligibility requirements: • Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State. • Graduated with a PhD degree in Education with specialization on the use of Information and Communication and Technology (ICT) in Education within the last five years. • Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship • Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS Bloemfontein Campus. Value of the fellowship: • R 240,000 annual fellowship. • R 30,000 additional research expenses fund. Application: To apply, please email the following documentation by 17 January 2025 to Ms. Tshepang Tshabalala [email protected] • Motivation letter detailing postdoctoral research agenda including a 1–2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience. • Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers and other scholarly outputs. • Full transcripts of academic record and copy of doctoral degree certificate. • Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants). • Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate Closing date: 17 January 2025. Commencement of fellowship: 01 March 2025. For enquiries, please contact: Prof Thuthukile Jita: Email: [email protected] or 051 401 7441 General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. How to apply to this job To apply, please email the following documentation by 17 January 2025 to Ms. Tshepang Tshabalala [email protected] Additional Information Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2025 (One year contract renewable up to 3 years) Description: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education Job ID:5994
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