UFH Development Studies

UFH Development Studies, applications are invited from qualified and experienced candidates for the above-mentioned permanent position in the Faculty of Management and Commerce – Department of Development Studies:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Teaching undergraduate and Honours courses in the fields of; development management, institutions and development, planning, monitoring and evaluation, public policy and reform management, development strategies
• Postgraduate Supervision
• Coordination of training programmes in the department
• Development of research proposals for funding and partnership proposals
• Engagement in all the learning, research and community activities of the department. 
• Engage in activities and events in the faculty and university, and / or academic association(s).
• Representing and serving the university on different committees and groups where necessary

Requirements: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Development Studies, preferably in Development Management.
• Experience of teaching in higher education environment
• Reasonable record of research publications and evidence of ongoing research activity
• Proven ability or potential to supervise research at Honours and Master’s levels and to develop research capacity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Relevant computer skills

How to Apply: 

To apply:  Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to: 

1.    E-mail application with MOTIVATION LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, accompanied by a complete CV which must contain the contact details (email and telephone) of three referees, a certified copy of an identity document and a certified copy of your highest qualification to: [email protected]

2.    Applications must CLEARLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER AND NAME OF THE POST APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT LINE.  

3.    No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

4.    Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

5.    Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

Note:   Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

Included in the above remuneration is the company contribution to our compulsory pension fund, medical aid contributions, life cover and an optional annual bonus.

The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic presentation of our workforce profile. 

The University reserves the right NOT to appoint