Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Complementary Medicine) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint an Associate Professor qualified and registered in the field of Complementary Medicine, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research, community engagement and CPD development; in in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg. 
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach activities and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Complementary Medicine).
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Maintain a portfolio of teaching activities with a high reputation and impact (as evidenced by student evaluations, peer assessment, etc.)
• Facilitating teaching and learning within the domain of Complementary Medicine.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration
• Embark on research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
• Apply and secure research funding, and contribute to team grant submissions
• Contribution to the faculty policies and practice in teaching and learning.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:
• PhD/Doctorate Degree and a qualification in Complementary Medicine modalities specifically Acupuncture or Phytotherapy
• At least five years' of lecturing experience at a higher institution
• Experience in research postgraduate supervision and/or publication
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching, research, and innovation
• Evidence of developing external research grant applications and success

Minimum requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• PhD/Doctorate Degree and a qualification in Complementary Medicine modalities specifically Acupuncture or Phytotherapy
• At least five years' of lecturing experience at a higher institution
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of Acupuncture or Phytotherapy
• Experience in clinical practice (minimum five years)

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Excellent command in the field of Complementary Medicine

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• Great writing and presentation skills
• High level of integrity and ethical foundation
• Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure

Recommendations:

• Experience in clinical supervision of students
• Research supervision and/or publication
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate must achieve NRF rating within 1 year)

Deadliine:10th August,2025