University of the Free State (UFS) Vacancies – September 2024
The University of the Free State (UFS) is looking for dynamic individuals to join its academic and support teams. With a range of vacancies available in various departments, UFS offers opportunities for both career growth and professional development.
Closing Date: various
Location: Free State
Here’s a look at some of the latest openings for September 2024:
1. Lecturer: Education Management and Leadership (Two Positions)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 22 September 2024
- Faculty: Faculty of Education
Join the Department of Education Management and Leadership to shape the future of educational practices and policies. If you have a passion for teaching and leadership in education, this role offers a great platform for professional growth.
2. Lecturer: Curriculum Studies
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 22 September 2024
- Faculty: Faculty of Education
This is an opportunity for professionals in Curriculum Studies to contribute to educational reform and the development of future leaders in the education sector.
3. Programme Director: Governance and Political Transformation
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 15 September 2024
- Office: Office of the Dean
This five-year contract appointment offers a leadership opportunity within the Department of Political Studies and Governance. Lead initiatives that drive governance and political transformation education at UFS.
4. Senior Officer: Specialist Developer
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 18 September 2024
- Office: ICT Services
The university’s ICT department is looking for an experienced Specialist Developer. You will play a key role in advancing UFS’s digital infrastructure and contribute to its ongoing technological innovation.
5. Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: History
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 22 September 2024
- Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Contribute to the Department of History by guiding students and advancing research in historical studies. This position is perfect for experienced academics in the field of history.
6. Senior Officer: Marketing Officer (Contract – Three Months)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 18 September 2024
- Office: Kovsie Phahamisa Academy
A short-term opportunity in marketing, this role focuses on promoting Kovsie Phahamisa Academy’s initiatives. It’s a flexible appointment, requiring only 12 hours of work per week.
7. Programme Director: African Studies
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 15 September 2024
- Centre: Centre for Gender and Africa Studies
Lead the Programme for African Studies on a five-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to academic research and leadership in African Studies.
8. Programme Director: Odeion School of Music Programmes
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 15 September 2024
- Office: Odeion School of Music
Direct and manage various programmes within the Odeion School of Music, ensuring the highest standards in music education and administration over a five-year period.
9. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1-Year Contract)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 1 October 2024
- Faculty: Faculty of Law
Join the Faculty of Law in a postdoctoral research capacity. This fellowship offers an opportunity to contribute to legal scholarship while developing your research profile.
10. Deputy Director: Security Operations
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 17 September 2024
- Office: Protection Services
The role of Deputy Director of Security Operations involves overseeing the safety and security of the university’s campus, ensuring a secure environment for staff, students, and visitors.
11. Chief Officer: Environmental Impact Officer (Two-Year Contract)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 17 September 2024
- Office: University Estates
This role focuses on ensuring the university’s compliance with environmental regulations and driving sustainable practices across its operations.
12. Programme Director: Humanities (Four Positions)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 15 September 2024
- Office: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities
Four Programme Director positions are open in the Faculty of Humanities, offering leadership opportunities in teaching, curriculum development, and research management.
13. Officer: Institutional Information System
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 13 September 2024
- Office: Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning (DIRAP)
Join the Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning to contribute to the management and development of the university’s information systems.
14. Programme Director: Postgraduate Studies and Research
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 8 September 2024
- Office: School of Accountancy
This five-year contract appointment is for individuals eager to lead and manage postgraduate research initiatives within the School of Accountancy.
15. Programme Director: Chartered Accountancy
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 8 September 2024
- Office: School of Accountancy
Direct and manage the Chartered Accountancy programme, ensuring the academic excellence and professional training of students pursuing accounting qualifications.
16. Lecturer: Childhood Education (IsiXhosa/Setswana)
- Campus: Bloemfontein (South Campus)
- Closing Date: 18 September 2024
- Faculty: Faculty of Education
This position involves lecturing in Childhood Education with a focus on IsiXhosa or Setswana, contributing to the development of multilingual education.
17. Director: Housing and Residence Affairs
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 22 September 2024
- Office: Housing and Residence Affairs
This five-year contract appointment involves managing UFS’s Housing and Residence Affairs, ensuring efficient operations and student welfare in campus residences.
18. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Pharmacology (1-Year Contract)
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 30 September 2024
- Department: Pharmacology
UFS is offering five postdoctoral research fellowship positions in Pharmacology, with a focus on ethnopharmacology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and molecular pharmacology.
19. Research Integrity Officer and Data Analyst
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 9 September 2024
- Office: Research Development
This role involves ensuring research integrity and conducting data analysis to support UFS’s research initiatives.
20. Lecturer: Genetics
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 18 September 2024
- Department: Genetics
Lecturing in the field of genetics, this position offers opportunities to engage in research and academic development within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
21. Programme Director: LLB and Teaching & Learning
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 10 September 2024
- Office: Office of the Vice-Dean
Lead the LLB programme and manage teaching and learning initiatives within the Faculty of Law.
22. Manager: Technical Data Development, Integration, and Maintenance
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 9 September 2024
- Office: ICT Services
This managerial role involves overseeing data development and integration, ensuring the smooth operation of UFS’s technical data systems.
23. Senior Officer: Registered Counsellor
- Campus: Qwaqwa
- Closing Date: 9 September 2024
- Office: Student Counselling and Development
Provide counselling services to students at the Qwaqwa Campus, ensuring their emotional well-being and mental health.
24. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Practical and Missional Theology
- Campus: Bloemfontein
- Closing Date: 8 September 2024
- Department: Practical and Missional Theology
Engage in academic teaching and research in Practical and Missional Theology, contributing to the department’s growth and student development.
These are just some of the career opportunities currently available at the University of the Free State. If you’re looking for a vibrant academic or support role, be sure to visit UFS’s careers portal for more details and application guidelines.
Explore the full list of vacancies here.