The University of Limpopo has the following vacancies:

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Lecturer (nGAP): Mercantile and Labour Law Lecturer (nGAP): Nursing Lecturer: Human Geography (nGAP)Lecturer: Mathematics (nGAP)Lecturer in Haematology (nGAP)

Lecturer (nGAP): Mercantile and Labour Law

The University of Limpopo is recruiting for a permanent position as part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP). This program aims to support academic development, and therefore, applicants must be South Africans aged 40 years or younger. The successful candidate will enter into a contract committing them to undertake a maximum of six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following position:

Position: Lecturer: (nGAP)
Department: Mercantile and Labour Law
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 April 2024

Requirements:

Master of Laws degree (LLM) with an average of 70%.
South African citizenship.
Below 40 years of age.
At least one year of teaching experience in the legal field at a tertiary institution.
Certified assessor and/or moderator in higher education.
Interest and focus in commercial law subjects.
Evidence of research output preferred.

Competencies:

Ability to deliver lectures to a diverse, multi-racial audience.
Prepare, conduct, and review assessments, and provide effective feedback.
Demonstrable interest in research, teaching, and learning.
Ability to adapt to new models of teaching and learning in a globalized higher education sector.
Computer literate with an interest in modern trends of conducting teaching and learning online.

Duties:

Assume duty as a permanent academic staff member.
Conduct law lectures and teach LLB modules.
Prepare, conduct, and review assessments, and provide effective feedback to students.
Provide supervision of research works of LLB and LLM students.
Attend and participate in training workshops.
Present papers at conferences.
Publish articles in accredited peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute to books and conference proceedings.
Participate in community engagement activities and departmental branding.
Perform designated administrative and managerial duties.
Register for a doctoral qualification in law.

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for, a detailed CV, certified copies of all qualifications, academic transcripts, and a South African ID/Passport. Include contact details of three referees.
Forward applications to the Chief Human Resource Officer via email at Recruitment7@ul.ac.za.

Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding conditions of service, contact Mr. AL Mafana at (015) 268 2916.

Note:

Foreign obtained qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in the application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the Employment Equity Policy.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates.
Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Lecturer (nGAP): Nursing

The University of Limpopo is currently seeking a suitable candidate for a permanent position as part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP). All applicants must be South Africans aged 40 years or younger. The successful candidate will enter into a contract committing them to undertake a maximum of six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following position:

Position: Lecturer (nGAP)
Department: Nursing
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 April 2024

Requirements:

Below 40 years old as determined by nGAP.
Interest in becoming an academic.
Eligibility to undertake postgraduate studies at PhD level.
South African citizenship.

Nursing Science Eligibility:

Master of Nursing Degree (minimum pass of 70%).
Current registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric, and Community) and Midwifery with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a Midwifery unit in an institution.
Minimum of two (2) years’ teaching/clinical mentoring experience at a clinical facility or institution of higher education/nursing College preferred.
Computer literate.
Deadline-driven with the ability to multitask, organize, plan, and work under pressure.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Duties:

Engage in own research study, publish, and present results at national and international conferences.
Capacity building as an academic for six (6) years, including online teaching, assessment, venue-based teaching, and curriculum development for the Bachelor of Nursing (BNURS) R.174 programme.
Designing study materials and learner guides for nursing students.
Clinical accompaniment and mentoring of nursing students at accredited clinical facilities for experiential and work-integrated learning.
Perform administrative duties related to clinical teaching, learning, and community engagement as delegated by the Head of Department.
Record-keeping as required by the South African Nursing Council.

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for, a detailed CV with contact details of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts, and a South African ID/Passport.
Forward applications to the Chief Human Resource Officer via email in MS Word format to molobane.iwu@ul.ac.za.

Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding conditions of service, contact (015) 268 4795.

Note:

Foreign obtained qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the Employment Equity Policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Lecturer: Human Geography (nGAP)

The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate for a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programmes (nGAP), and all applications must be South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate will enter into a contract committing them to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the aforementioned post.

Position: Lecturer: Human Geography (nGAP)
Department: Geography and Environmental Studies
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 April 2024

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree in Geography specializing in Human Geography with a minimum of 70%.
Preferably below 40 years of age.
Preferably at most one (1) year of teaching experience at a University or comparable Institution of high learning.
Evidence of at least one (1) publication in DHET-accredited journals.
Evidence of national or international conference attendance and presentation of papers.
Ability to supervise research projects at undergraduate and Honours level.
Some experience in community engagement activities.
Commitment to undertake PhD studies soon after commencement of the position or evidence of enrollment for PhD studies. Applicants who have registered for a PhD will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach human geographical applications addressing environmental challenges.
Undertake individual research or collaborate with colleagues within and outside the department.
Supervise research projects for undergraduate fourth level and Honours students.
Undertake and arrange community outreach activities as part of the University mandate.
Prepare and develop learning and assessment materials.
Perform any other duties/responsibilities, including administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding conditions of service, contact Mrs MR Thoabala at (015) 268 2488.

Note:

Foreign obtained qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the Employment Equity Policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Lecturer: Mathematics (nGAP)

The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate for a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP). All applications must be from South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate will enter into a contract committing them to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the mentioned post.

Position: Lecturer: Mathematics (nGAP)
Department: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 April 2024

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 70%.
Two (2) years of teaching experience at the tertiary level.
Evidence of at least one (1) publication in DHET-accredited journals.
Evidence of national or international conference attendance and presentation of papers.
Ability to supervise research projects at Honours level.
Some experience in community engagement activities.
Commitment to undertake PhD studies soon after commencement of the position or evidence of enrollment for PhD studies.
Knowledge of and experience in various mathematical packages.
South African citizenship.
Below 40 years of age.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Conduct research in any branch of Mathematics.
Supervise research projects for Honours students in Mathematics.
Engage in community outreach programs.
Perform any other duties/responsibilities, including administrative duties, assigned by the Head of Department.

Advantages:

PhD registration will be an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.

Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding conditions of service, contact Mrs MR Thoabala at (015) 268 2488.

Note:

Foreign obtained qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the Employment Equity Policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Lecturer in Haematology (nGAP)

The University of Limpopo is seeking to employ a suitable candidate for a permanent position as outlined below. The post is part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), and all applications must be from South Africans who are 40 years or younger. The successful candidate shall enter into a contract committing them to undertake at most six (6) years of supported academic development activities. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the mentioned post.

Position: Lecturer in Haematology (nGAP)
Department: Not specified
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 April 2024

Description:
The nGAP position in Haematology is a DHET funded programme aimed at empowering candidates with teaching, learning, and research skills in the field of Haematology. The programme runs for 6 years, during which the candidate must register for and complete a PhD programme in the first four years. The remaining two years focus on empowering the candidate with teaching, learning skills, and multidisciplinary research skills, with the goal of potential absorption into the university workforce upon completion.

Minimum Requirements and Competency Profile:

M.Sc. in Haematology with a pass mark of 70%.
Aged less than 40 years.
South African citizenship.
Some experience in formal and informal teaching, formal research, and computer literacy.
Basic data management skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Time management skills.
Professionalism, leadership, mentorship attributes, and good ethical behavior.

Duties:

Engage in research study, publish, and present results at national and international conferences.
Capacity building as an academic over six (6) years, including online and venue-based teaching and assessment of Haematology modules.
Curriculum development for the undergraduate program.
Designing study materials and learner guides for nursing students.
Clinical accompaniment and mentoring of nursing students.
Perform administrative duties related to clinical teaching, learning, and community engagement.

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for, a detailed CV with contact details, names and contact numbers of three (3) referees, certified copies of all qualifications including Matric/Grade 12 Certificate, academic transcripts, and a South African ID/Passport.
Forward applications to the Chief Human Resource Officer via email in MS Word format to molobane.iwu@ul.ac.za.

Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding conditions of service, contact (015) 268 4795.

Note:

Foreign obtained qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
The University of Limpopo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows the Employment Equity Policy.
The University reserves the right to make an appointment.