Job Description

Title of PositionProfessor / Associate ProfessorPost Number8020412 (ITS 0316) A276Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> School of NursingType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationBellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date31/1/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing
centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly
motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow and drive Nursing related initiatives at UWC that are nationally and internationally recognised. The School of Nursing is the largest School in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences with over 1100 undergraduate and around 150 post graduate students. The School offers the following SANC accredited programmes: Bachelor of Nursing undergraduate programme, 3 Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Health Services Management and Midwifery, a research masters and PhD programmes. The School consist of five divisions, namely, Academic Programs, Clinical and Community Engagement, Research, Academic Planning and Administration.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the School of Nursing.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Manage a Division in the School.
• Responsible for securing funding or third-stream income.

Minimum RequirementsAt the level of Professor

• PhD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• Experience in generating research grants.
• More than five (5) years' experience in a higher education institution and evidence of leadership experience.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

At the level of Associate Professor

• PHD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A track record of quality peer reviewed publications, preferably in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• At least five (5) years' experience in a higher education institution.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

Added advantage

• NRF rating.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Advanced Mental Health Nurse or Advanced Midwife and /or

Health Services Manager or Primary Care Nurse.Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

Please note that this position is part of the Joint Establishment, which refers to a formal collaborative agreement between the University and the Provincial Health Department.The appointed individual will be expected to engage in both academic responsibilities and service delivery, as per the collaborative agreement with the Provincial Health Department. This includes contributing to the clinical service delivery component, in line with the requirements of the service delivery model.In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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