Minimum Requirements: - A relevant Doctoral Degree - A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the South African Nursing Council - Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council - At least 7 years experience in higher education - Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Nursing - A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor - Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor Added Advantages - A qualification in Nursing Management that is registered with the South African Nursing Council - Evidence of successful external fundraising for research. - Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures). - Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows. - Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levels - Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics. - Evidence of national and/or international collaboration - Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research. Duties: - Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development, and implementation. - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules. - Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of Associate Professor - Secure external research grants and establish research programs. - Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows. - Establish institutional and national / international collaborations. - Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff. - Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research. - Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels.