Professor / Associate Professor

Post Number C190 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> School of Nursing Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 30/7/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty. The post requires the incumbent to develop, grow and drive nursing related initiatives at UWC that are nationally and internationally recognised.

The School of Nursing is the largest School in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences with over 700 undergraduate and around 250 postgraduate students. The School offers the following SANC accredited programmes: Bachelor of Nursing undergraduate programme, 4 Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Midwifery and Primary Care Nursing, a research masters and PhD programme. The School consist of five divisions, namely, Academic Programs, Clinical and Community Engagement, Research, Academic Planning and Administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the School of Nursing.
• Conduct research and publish in the field of nursing or health related matters.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Manage a Division in the School.
• Responsible for securing funding or third-stream income.

Minimum Requirements

At the level of Professor

• PHD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years sustained teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• A minimum of 25 accredited discipline-recognised publications.
• Completed at least 2 PhD graduates (supervision or co supervision) and at least 7 Master’s graduates with the majority as main supervisor.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• Demonstrated success in leading and securing research grants.
• NRF rating or an equivalent indicator of scholarly standing (election to a learned academy, editorial leadership, recognised international award).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

At the level of Associate Professor

• PHD or equivalent, preferably in the field of Nursing.
• A minimum of 6 to 9 years sustained teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• A minimum of 15 accredited discipline- recognised peer reviewed publications.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision of at least 1 PhD and 5 Masters students (majority as main supervisor).
• Demonstrated success in securing individual or collaborative research funding.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and where appropriate, an international presence in his/her discipline.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse / Midwife / Community Health Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Educator.

Added advantage

• NRF rating for Associate Professor.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Advanced Mental Health Nurse or Advanced Midwife and /or Health Services Manager or Primary Care Nurse.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.