Senior Lecturer: Department Sociology

3 months ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title- Senior Lecturer: Department Sociology (Job ID 5912)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Sociology- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 6/10/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Teach, assess, and coordinate modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Sociology.
- Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students.
- Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Department and the Faculty of Humanities.
- Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS management structures.
- Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
- Initiate, conduct, and sustain high-level research.
- Disseminate recognised research through appropriate channels, including publishing manuscripts in accredited journals and participating in workshops, peer-reviewed conferences, and symposia in Sociology.
- Establish reciprocal relationships between scholarly engagement, research, and teaching activities.
- Perform administrative and leadership responsibilities for learning, teaching, research, and scholarly engagement.
- Contribute towards creating a strong African Sociology academic identity.

**Inherent Job Requirements**:

- A PhD in Sociology on NQF Level 10.
- A minimum of five years (5) lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the university level.
- Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
- An NRF rating or equivalent or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
- Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students.
- A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and/or international journals.
- Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

**Recommendations**:

- A strong teaching focus on social theory and social research methods.
- Research expertise and teaching experience in one or more of our research clusters: 1) decolonisation, race, ethnicity, and transformation; 2) gender, health, and labour; 3) local and participatory governance; 4) migration, environment, and population studies; or 5) digital sociology.
- Competencies**Key Competencies Required**:

- **Results oriented.**:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- **Strategic thinking.**:

- 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
- **Building coalitions**:

- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

**Required Documents**
- 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 driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Assumption of duties**:
As soon as possible.

**Closing date**:
6 October 2024

**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.

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