Professor/ Associate Professor (Midwifery) (Ref: 8424)

SUMMARY:

The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Professor or Associate Professor (Midwifery)in the Faculty of Health Sciences

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Nursing/Midwifery.
• Professional registration with SANC;
• At least 7 years’ experience for a Full Professor and 5 year for Associate Professor in higher education; extensive teaching and research experience in a field of Midwifery;
• Track record of research and publications commensurate with the academic rank level of a Full Professor/ Associate Professor;
• Highly regarded scholarship in the field of Midwifery;
• Extensive postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision;
• Evidence of successful fundraising for research-related activities in the field of Midwifery;
• Evidence of academic leadership and/or mentoring less experienced researchers.

Additional Requirements

• Evidence of ongoing research activity and dissemination of research findings, including a substantial record of publications in accredited national and internationally-recognized research journals;
• Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialization. Recognition as a leading scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g. NRF rating; international keynote/plenaries) will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of strong nursing/midwifery citizenship/ community engagement.

DUTIES:  

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate nursing modules;
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral students;
• Undertake publishable academic research;
• Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research in nursing;
• Perform academic leadership and related administrative duties.
• Secure external research grants and establish programmes

 

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