Monday, 27 January 2014

School of Nursing Science Lecturer at NorthWest University in Potchefstroom

JOB: LECTURER
EMPLOYER: NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES                  
PEROMNES: A8
SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCE                  
POSITION NUMBER: PC10618

Responsibilities:
•    Handle teaching-learning by developing new modules as appropriate, and work with teaching teams in curricula development, utilising knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning practices to develop education resources in the school
•    Engage the community and industry by liaising with relevant stakeholders, including the industry, government, university, education and community bodies and the South African Nursing Council
•    Handle research and scholarships by conducting research and disseminate research outcomes in an appropriate manner
•    Handle management and administration by planning, reviewing and managing resources to facilitate teaching and learning in the school
•    Represent the school in relevant internal and external group meetings and committees as appropriate

Minimum requirements:
•    A degree or diploma in Nursing Education and Nursing Management
•    Registration with the SANC
•    A diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Assessment, Treatment and Care
•    At least three years’ clinical experience in a primary health-care environment
•    Knowledge of distance teaching-learning and decentralised learning
•    Computer literacy, with the ability to use various Microsoft programs
•    The ability to function independently, autonomously, systematically and accurately and solve problems
•    The ability to function effectively under pressure
•    Ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and function effectively as part of a team
•    The ability to function internally and externally on various levels
•    Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
•    Willingness to present classes on Saturdays
•    The ability to use distance-learning technology, or the willingness to acquire the necessary skills for the mentioned technology

Recommendations:
•    A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree
•    Teaching experience in a tertiary-education environment
•    A dispensing license

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R313 703 – R418 232 per annum – employer contribution in respect of fringe benefits included

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:    As soon as possible   
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.

Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:

FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
  • The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. All applications will be considered.
  • Application forms are also available at Room G25, C1 Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either be handed in at the Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified on the application form, or sent via email to:
 recruithr@nwu.ac.za,
or
faxed to 087 231 5515.