Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.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

• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate research direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty, within the broader University context, with a focus on postgraduate students and research.
• Take responsibility for securing strategic collaboration and third-stream income relating to postgraduate bursaries and research, including the large equipment strategy of the faculty (if applicable).
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean in investigating and driving new funding opportunities for postgraduate students and research in the faculty.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to oversee financial management and financial sustainability of research and postgraduate activities of the faculty.
• Chair the Postgraduate and Research Committee of the Faculty.
• Participate in community service pertaining to the postgraduate students and research portfolio.
• Participate in committees both at Faculty and University level.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 within any of the disciplines of Theology and Religion.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages.
• Proven experience with supervision of Master and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• NRF rated scientist.
• Must be appointed as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.
• Proven record of research grant applications, management, and experience in third-stream income generation.

Recommendations

• The necessary experience in postgraduate supervision and research activities.
• Established leadership and team-building capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments.
• Proven academic stature and research record.
• Ability to source funding for research initiatives.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive committee of a faculty.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• Ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Established research leadership and research team-building capacity.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results orientated:

o Ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

o Ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
o Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business acumen:

o Quality management of programme delivery.
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading:

o Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
o Ability to be cooperative with others; display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

o Ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
o Ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Required DocumentsPlease ensure 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).

Assumption of duties:
1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.Closing date:
17 November 2024Allowances:
The allowances are available on request.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9329 or via email VermaakM@ufs.ac.zaGeneral:
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).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed per 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

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