Academic Positions: Department of Nursing Sciences
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
📍 Location: Mthatha Campus
About Walter Sisulu University (WSU):
Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive institution of higher learning with campuses located in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City, and Komani. The university is deeply committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and producing graduates who are ethical leaders in their fields.
1. Senior Lecturer: Nursing (P7) – Permanent
Ref No.: WSU MTHFMHS-INT 2025/7
📅 Closing Date: 02 July 2025
📢 Internal Advertisement
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or Doctorate in Nursing or Health Sciences
- Master’s in Nursing
- SANC registration (Nursing Education + Specialist Programme)
- NQF Level 8 in Nursing Administration/Health Services Management (advantageous)
Experience:
- 5+ years teaching experience in higher education
- 5 research units in 5 years (or 3 units in 3 years) in DHET-accredited journals
- Honours-level supervision experience
- Community engagement involvement
Key Responsibilities:
- Lecture and assess undergrad/postgrad students
- Develop/update curriculum
- Supervise postgrad students
- Lead departmental activities: research, CPD, community engagement, QA
- Involve in professional bodies, academic citizenship, external examining
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong academic leadership and administration
- Clinical and research skills
- Digital literacy (Moodle, MS Teams, Zoom)
- Excellent communication and teamwork
2. Associate Professor / Professor: Nursing (P6/P5) – Permanent
Ref No.: WSU MTHFMHS-EXT 2025/6
📅 Closing Date: 09 July 2025
📢 Internal & External Advertisement
Minimum Qualifications (Both Levels):
- PhD in Nursing or Health Sciences
- Master’s in Nursing
- SANC registration (Nursing Education + Specialist Programme)
- NQF Level 8 in Nursing Admin/Health Services Management (advantageous)
Associate Professor Requirements:
- 8+ years university lecturing experience
- 6 DHET research units in 5 years
- NRF C rating (advantageous)
- Supervised Master’s (Doctoral supervision is a bonus)
- Academic leadership & curriculum development experience
- Research grants & community engagement involvement
Professor Requirements:
- 10+ years university lecturing experience
- 7 DHET research units in 5 years
- NRF C rating required
- Doctoral and Master’s supervision
- Proven record in research grants, curriculum leadership, and strategic initiatives
Key Responsibilities (Both Levels):
- Academic leadership, strategic development
- Teach & assess undergrad/postgrad students
- Supervise Master’s and PhD students
- Lead research, community engagement, curriculum development
- Mentor junior staff, manage CE projects, initiate partnerships
- Serve as examiner/moderator nationally/internationally
Skills & Competencies:
- Research, leadership, change management
- Curriculum design, moderation
- Strong digital and academic literacy
- Strategic thinking and emotional intelligence
To Apply (All Positions):
Send your:
- Detailed CV
- Certified qualifications
- Full academic record
- ID copy
- Names & contact details of 3 referees
Submit to:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📮 Postal: Human Resources Department, Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117
📞 Enquiries: Ms E Mnyaka – 047 502 2203
Note: If you do not receive feedback within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
WSU is committed to Employment Equity. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
