Description:
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Initiate, sustain and provide quality research outputs.
• Provide research leadership and mentorship.
• Attract external funding where possible.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
• A PhD in History or closely related field on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)
or
• Master’s degree in History or closely related field on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in History or closely related field MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
Senior Lecturer
• PhD on NQF Level 10 in History or closely related field
• 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 publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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.
Recommendations:
Lecturer:
• Proven record of teaching/lecturing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Member of/or registration with a scholarly society and/or professional body.
Senior Lecturer:
• Member of/or registration with a scholarly society and/or professional body.
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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and
- organised manner.
- 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.
• 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 sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
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 or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records.
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if required).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
01 May 2025 or as soon as possible
Closing date:
2 April 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 SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : 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.