Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor (Two...
University of Free State
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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:
• Perform research that can be submitted for publication.
• Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate modules and develop curriculum and module materials where relevant or required.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Participate in community engagement projects.
• Serve on committees relevant to the department and partake in departmental activities.
• Engage with the broader statistical community.
• Complete a Masters and PhD if not already completed.
• Complete actuarial studies if not completed.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Lecturer:
• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Statistics or closely related field (for a permanent appointment)
or
• B.Sc. Honours degree on NQF level 8 majoring in Actuarial Science
(for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a Masters degree on
NQF level 9 in Statistics or closely related field MUST be obtained to
be converted into a permanent position).
• A good academic record.
• Must be an able programmer in one of R, SAS, Python, VB, Excel or
equivalent statistical programming language, and willing to acquire
additional skills according to the needs of the department.
• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary at ASSA.
Senior Lecturer:
• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Statistics or closely related field (for a permanent appointment)
or
• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Statistics or closely related
field (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF
level 10 in Statistics or closely related field MUST be obtained to be
converted into a permanent position).
• A good academic record.
• Must be an able programmer in one of R, SAS, Python, VB, Excel or
equivalent statistical programming language, and willing to acquire
additional skills according to the needs of the department.
• Qualified actuary and Fellow of ASSA.
Associate Professor:
• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Statistics or closely related field (for a permanent appointment)
or
• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Statistics or closely related
field (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF
level 10 in Statistics or closely related field MUST be obtained to be
converted into a permanent position).
• Must be an able programmer in one of R, SAS, Python, VB, Excel or
equivalent statistical programming language, and willing to acquire
additional skills according to the needs of the department.
• Qualified actuary and Fellow of ASSA.
• Experience as external examiner for masters and doctoral students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers.
• 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 and PhD students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and
international accredited journals.Serve as a member of a national
scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with
research at higher education levels, OR show evidence of service as an
active member of an international equivalent.
Professor:
• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Statistics or closely related field (for a permanent appointment)
or
• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Statistics or closely related
field (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF
level 10 in Statistics or closely related field MUST be obtained to be
converted into a permanent position).
• Must be an able programmer in one of R, SAS, Python, VB, Excel or
equivalent statistical programming language, and willing to acquire
additional skills according to the needs of the department.
• Qualified actuary and Fellow of ASSA.
• Experience as external examiner for masters and doctoral students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and
research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g.
regularly serves as a reviewer for international/lSI/IBSS journals).
• An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and PhD students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an
international committee or agency concerned with research at higher
education levels.
Recommendations:
• Private sector experience in the insurance or banking industry.
• Teaching experience.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
• Results orientated:
o The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic thinking:
o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• Business acumen:
o Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building coalitions:
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents
Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications
(please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign
qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
1 July 2023
Closing date:
2 April 2023
Salary:
The salary scale 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 me at 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9814/ 9848 for assistance.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University
subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment
Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated
groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and
the employee profile of the specific department/ division.
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 : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com...
Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022
(003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH
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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 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
