Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (in the field of Public Administration and Management)

Job Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (in the field of Public Administration and Management) (Job ID: 6067) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Public Administration and Management Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 27/3/2025 Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Public Policy and Public Administration modules to undergraduate and postgraduate

students.

• Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to

learning, teaching, research and assessments.

• Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
• Provide supervision in postgraduate programmes to Honours, masters or PhD students.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in

line with the facultys research strategy.

• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and facultys strategic plan regarding research,

learning and teaching, engaged scholarship, as well as leadership and administration.

• Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research

papers at national and/or international conferences as well as involvement in departmental/faculty research projects.

• Serve as a member of various academic and research committees and perform any other tasks

allocated by the Dean and Head of the department.

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society,

government, industry, and professional organisations. Inherent Job Requirements: Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 that is relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management (permanent appointment).

or

• A masters degree on NQF Level 9 that is relevant to the field of Public Administration and

Management (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 that is relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).

• Proven record of teaching Public Administration and Management modules at an undergraduate

and/or postgraduate level.

• Proven experience in supervising to completion of honours students.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 that is relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven record of teaching Public Policy and Public Administration related modules at an

undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of honours and masters students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international

accredited scientific journals.

• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor

• A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 that is relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
• Proven experience in presenting Public Administration modules.
• Sound knowledge of the South African Public Administration and Management environment.

Competencies Key Competencies Required:

• Results oriented:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Requested documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties: 01 May 2025

Closing date: 27 March 2025

Salary: The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814 / 9813 / 2979 / 9848 / 7659 for assistance.

General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.