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Associate Professor/Professor (permanent appointment) and Head of School (contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term) (Job ID: 6526) Jobs in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa at University of the Free State
Title: Associate Professor/Professor (permanent appointment) and Head of School (contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term) (Job ID: 6526)
Company: University of the Free State
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Nursing
Associate Professor/Professor (permanent appointment) and Head of School (contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term)
Bloemfontein Campus
Job ID: 6526
Duties and responsibilities:
•Participate actively in the management of the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean.
•Lead the School of Nursing in strengthening research, scholarship, community engagement and transformation as critical foci.
•Build the culture of innovation in the School of Nursing in terms of teaching and learning (inclusive of simulation and technology).
•Facilitate the development/review of the curriculum as per the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Council of Higher Education (CHE) standards and regulations.
•Take up a leadership role in national, regional and international nursing and health care affairs as appropriate to the benefit of the School of Nursing and its wider community.
•Manage the strategic and day-to-day affairs of the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Health Sciences by applying sound leadership and managerial and financial skills.
•Identify and pursue opportunities to secure third-stream income to support the core functions of the School of Nursing.
Inherent requirements:
Associate Professor
•PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (attach a copy).
•Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Clinical Nurse and Midwife (attach a copy).
•A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the SANC (attach a copy).
•A qualification in Nursing Administration/Management that is registered with the SANC (attach a copy).
•Proven experience as a team lead in nursing.
•At least seven (7) years’ experience in Higher Education, of which five (5) years are in academic management (e.g., Head of Undergraduate Programme).
•Proven experience in the supervision of master’s and PhD students to completion commensurate with the level of Associate Professor.
•A substantial track record of accredited research publications in national and international journals.
•Active scholarly national and international collaboration/s.
•Successful generation of external funding (e.g., research, short learning programmes).
•Standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
•Proven record of academic leadership (e.g., editorial boards, national/ international committee leadership).
Professor
•PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (attach a copy).
•Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Clinical Nurse and Midwife (attach a copy).
•A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the SANC (attach a copy).
•A qualification in Nursing Administration/Management that is registered with the SANC (attach a copy).
•Proven experience as a team lead in nursing.
•At least ten (10) years’ experience in Higher Education, of which five (5) years are in academic management (e.g., Head of Undergraduate Programme).
•An extensive record of supervision of master’s and PhD students to completion commensurate with the level of Professor.
•A substantial track record of accredited research publications in national and international journals.
•Substantial active scholarly national AND international collaborations with recognised outputs.
•Successful generation of substantial external funding as a third income stream (e.g. research, short learning programme).
•Recognition as a scholar in a chosen area of research and/ clinical speciality (e.g. awards, Keynote address, Plenary speaker).
•Track record of leadership (Editorial boards, National/ International committee leadership).
Recommendation
•NRF rating or submission for NRF rating
•Experience in project management and financial management.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
20 July 2026
Salary:
The salary is available on request.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2876 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 for assistance.
