Lecturer: 25 hours per week (Basic Principles) (Contract appointment: 1 year with option to renew) at University of the Free State

Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 4742 and 4787. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Rehabilitation and Basic Principles second years, irrespective of other tasks. The continuation thereof will be determined at the yearly planning session of the department. 
• Involvement in clinical supervision, clinical assessment, teaching and learning in the undergraduate physiotherapy programme.
• Responsible for administrative tasks within the department and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
• Assessment of students in clinical, practical and theoretical areas.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to students.
• Keep record of all student consultations and writing of reports with regards to student academic support and development interventions.
• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment strategies, as well as activities and outcomes for undergraduate students.
• Plan and implement relevant interventions to provide academic support for undergraduate students in the Department of Physiotherapy.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Physiotherapy.
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (attach proof).
• A valid driver's license.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• The ability to teach and train students according to the minimum requirements of the HPCSA.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Good human relations.
• Must be able to work independently and arrange their own work schedule.
• Must be dependable.
• The ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment, as well as the academic platform.
• The ability to form long lasting partnership with staff members of the academic platform
• Experience in higher education and/or supervision of students during clinical training.

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

Results orientated:

•      The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
•      The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking:

•      The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. 
•      The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen:

•      Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•      Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

•      Ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
•      Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

•      The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
•      The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision. 

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Certified copies must not be older than 6 months:
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies of all academic records;
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A Certified* copy of your identity document;
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer.

Assumption of duties:

• 1 January 2023.

Closing date:

• 4 November 2022

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request.