Description:
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
The Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on building and maintaining excellent academic standards in theoretical and practical application. The Department is looking for a qualified, experienced dietitian, registered in South Africa, with in-depth knowledge of all fields of the Dietetics profession, but with expertise in research supervision and attracting grants. The ideal candidate should demonstrate national and international experience in the field of research. This person will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the learning process of undergraduates, and supervision of postgraduate students in the Department, to drive and lead core research activities and a team of researchers, to contribute to community engagement, and to demonstrate leadership in administrative commitments of the Department and School. Duties will also include module and programme development and negotiation and implementation of work integrated learning.
In the case of an Associate Professor:
In addition to academic qualifications, the candidate should have experience in leadership role in internal and external review processes to enhance the quality of learning and teaching. The applicant must have extensive relevant experience (4 - 7 years) in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with a growing national recognition for the quality of teaching practice. They should possess proven experience in research, managing national and international collaborations, and supervising students at various academic levels (undergraduate/masters/PhDs), with at least one graduate that completed a PhD under the candidate as main supervisor.
The applicant is expected to have experience in educational leadership, whether it be programme management, coordination, Head of Department (HOD) alongside actively participating in engagement programmes.
In the case of senior lecturer:
The applicant is expected to demonstrate an ability to contribute to internal and external review processes to enhance the quality of learning and teaching. The applicant must have relevant experience 3 - 5 years) in facilitating learning and teaching at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. They should possess experience in researc