Senior Lecturer – Occupational Health Nursing x1
Job Details
Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Occupational Health Nursing
Job ID: 6636
Reference Number: 2312
Company: University of the Free State (UFS)
Department: Faculty of Health Sciences – School of Nursing
Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent (subject to the applicable qualification requirements)
Occupational Level: Junior Management
Salary: Available on request
Fringe Benefits: Pension scheme, medical aid, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits, subject to applicable conditions.
Closing Date: 2 November 2026
Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible
Job Description
The University of the Free State is inviting applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Health Nursing within its School of Nursing.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students, coordinating academic modules, providing clinical supervision and contributing to curriculum development. The role also involves conducting research, publishing scientific work, supervising postgraduate research projects and participating in community engagement initiatives.
Candidates must have the relevant nursing qualifications, professional registrations and clinical experience. Applicants for the Senior Lecturer position must also demonstrate an established research record, academic teaching experience and recognition within their specialist field.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students through lectures, tutorials, practical classes, assessments and seminars.
Coordinate and deliver modules in Occupational Health Nursing and the relevant field of specialisation.
Provide clinical supervision and support students in developing practical nursing skills.
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Contribute to curriculum development and academic programme improvement.
Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.
Recruit senior students for postgraduate studies and promote successful completion of postgraduate qualifications.
Conduct research, publish findings in scientific journals and present results at national and international conferences.
Identify funding opportunities to support personal research, colleagues and postgraduate students.
Maintain an academic and research profile appropriate to the level of appointment.
Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date within Occupational Health Nursing.
Participate actively in departmental research focus areas.
Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
Perform organisational, administrative and other academic duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
The requirements differ according to the level of appointment.
A. Lecturer
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
A PhD in Nursing at NQF Level 10 for a permanent appointment; or
A Master’s degree in Nursing at NQF Level 9 for a five-year contract appointment, during which a doctoral degree in Nursing at NQF Level 10 must be obtained for conversion to a permanent position.
A Professional Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at NQF Level 8 or an equivalent qualification.
An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered as such with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, registered as such with SANC.
Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur.
Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC.
Proven experience delivering poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts suitable for submission to or publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record, where a PhD has not been enrolled for or obtained.
Proven clinical experience after basic training.
B. Senior Lecturer
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
A PhD in Nursing at NQF Level 10 for a permanent appointment.
A Professional Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at NQF Level 8 or an equivalent qualification.
An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered with SANC.
An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, registered with SANC.
Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur.
Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC.
Proven experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate nursing modules.
Proven experience presenting papers at national scholarly conferences.
National recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific scholarly field.
Demonstrated potential to obtain a National Research Foundation (NRF) rating.
Proven experience supervising students who have completed Master’s degrees.
A research record demonstrating relevant publications in accredited national and international journals.
Active membership or service on a national or international scholarly society, committee or agency involved in higher education research.
Recommended Qualifications and Experience
The following will be advantageous:
An additional qualification in another nursing specialisation.
Leadership experience in a higher education environment.
Experience in grant writing and securing research funding.
Required Competencies and Skills
Results Orientation
Ability to set high standards and work towards achieving academic and research goals.
Reliability, accountability and commitment to responsibilities.
Strategic Thinking
Creativity and open-mindedness when addressing challenges.
Ability to analyse information carefully and apply logical problem-solving skills.
Business Acumen
Ability to comply with institutional policies and workplace regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Leadership
Ability to lead, take responsibility and provide direction.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Building Coalitions
Ability to establish positive professional relationships.
Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and teamwork.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits may include the following, subject to applicable conditions:
Pension scheme.
Medical aid scheme.
Group life insurance.
Housing allowance.
Annual leave and sick leave.
Service bonus.
Study benefits.