nGAP Lecturer: Nursing Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context

• This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), which is part of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) – it is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.
• The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills.
• The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics.
• Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.

To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post:show interest 

• in becoming an academic
• be 40 years or younger
• candidates must have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master’s degree
• show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme
• be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme

The purpose of this post is to support the department to fulfil its academic objectives which include teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in community engagement. The successful candidate will teach in the Nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in nursing sciences or equivalent qualification, awarded with a pass mark of 70% or greater.
• A qualification in nursing education
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse educator.
• A qualification in a nursing clinical specialization is advantageous.
• The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.

Recommendation:

• At least one (1) year lecturing experience and/or 4 years clinical teaching experience in the nursing discipline after registration at SANC. (Preference will be given to applicants with lecturing experience)