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Professor / Associate Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing)Employer Location City of Johannesburg (JHB), Gauteng (ZA) Closing date 9 Mar 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , Job Type , , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Advert reference: uj_001842
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 9 March 2025Position SummaryIndustry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: SkilledIntroductionThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge. The University is guided by the vision of building An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".Job descriptionThe Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint an Associate Professor/Professor qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife, Postbasic Psychiatric Nurse, Nurse Educator, Assessor and Moderator, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programme teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in line with the Department and Faculty specific objectives.Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and assess students, prepare study material in undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• Be available for contact sessions with students.
• Research in mental health nursing articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of mental health nursing through research and publications.
• Contribute 1.5 (AP) /2 (P) research output units per year.
• Share in the administration and management of the Department and Faculty.
• Invigilate during University examinations and assessments.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
• Participate in University - linked community development projects.
• Do anything reasonably requested by the Head of Department and Executive Dean.

Minimum requirementsMinimum requirements for Professor:

• The minimum requirement is a doctoral degree (NQF 10) in the relevant discipline.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of five (5) years' teaching experience of mental health nursing in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years' working experience in the mental health nursing discipline.
• Experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / postgraduate diploma in mental health nursing students.
• Has successfully supervised/ co-supervised Master's and/or Doctoral students within the minimum time.

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

• The minimum requirement is a doctoral degree (NQF 10) in the relevant discipline.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of five (5) years' teaching experience of mental health nursing in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years' working experience in the mental health nursing discipline.
• Experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / postgraduate diploma in mental health nursing students.
• Good track record of supervision/co-supervision of Master's and/or Doctoral students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command of the field of mental health nursing and the latest education and clinical practice trends.
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Excellent organizing ability and administration skills.
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to self-manage own research group.
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning.
• Strong work ethic.
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the use of a simulation laboratory.
• Previous relevant experience in a university environment.

Reporting to:Prof Roinah Ngunyulu (Head of Department)Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Roinah Ngunyulu on Tel: (011) 559 6922Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 1531Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.xc2xa9 2015 - 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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