Lecturer (25 hours per week) - School of Health Care Sciences - Department of Occupational Therapy - Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in neurological and physical conditions (including biomechanics and splinting);
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students;
• Administration and coordination of clinical placements;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects ;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Module coordination including updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a national and international competitive level;
• Participate in the Department’s, SoHCS’s, and Faculty’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Current registration with Health Profession Council of South Africa;
• One DHET accredited publication.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Able to work in a team
• Scientific writing skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• A valid driver’s licence and own transport;
• PG Hand therapy diploma or Master’s in Hand Therapy or Master’s in Occupational Therapy (Neurology);
• PhD Occupational Therapy;
• At least one-year teaching experience at Higher Education Institution;
• A DHET accredited publication must preferably be published in the last three years.

Closing Date: 21st, April 2022