• The School of Nursing & Public Health wishes to appoint academics with relevant experience to strengthen its current focus areas.  
• It is seeking to appoint academics who will contribute actively to research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision, contribute to the development and review of both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curricula and become involved in community outreach activities in line with the College’s vision.
• The candidates will be required to assist with Discipline administration and may be required to assist with School and College administration.

For Lecturer:

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Master’s degree in Nursing Education. 
• Three years of clinical and/or professional experience post community service
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Educator, and Nephrology Nurse
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience at a tertiary level
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver's licence.

Added Advantages:

• An additional qualification in Nephrology Nursing

A successful candidate will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of  assumption of duty.

For Senior Lecturer:

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a PhD
• Master’s degree in  Nursing Education.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience at a tertiary level and curriculum development
• A minimum of three years clinical and/or professional experience post community service
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nephrology Nurse 
• Minimum of five publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of successful  research supervision of postgraduate students at Honours/Masters   level
• Participation as a team member in a grant or submission of grant application as a principal investigator (PI)
• Involvement in community engagement programmes
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Computer literacy
• A valid driver’s licence.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 August 2025. The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches.

The academic designation/salary grade of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions which is available on the HR Vacancies Website –

http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx