Lecturer(AC.08.4) at University of the Witwatersrand

Department Description        

• We are seeking an enthusiastic academic to join our department as a lecturer. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop both teaching expertise and an independent research portfolio while contributing to our educational mission.

Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching in medical sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Contribute to curriculum development and implementation
• Participate in student assessment and academic support
• Develop and pursue an independent research program
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Engage in scholarly activities, research projects and research publications, with an undertaking of a higher degree in the field of Anatomical Pathology (including computational studies, laboratory studies, cancer     research in pre-clinical and clinical fields)
• Contribute to departmental meetings and various departmental academic and administrative activities and take on academic citizenship activities within the department and the University.
• Seek research funding opportunities and collaborations

Experience and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Familiarity with contemporary teaching methods
• Potential to secure research funding
• Evidence of research potential through publications and/or conference presentations

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBBCh) and completion of internship and community service.
• Registration with professional council
• Previous teaching experience a minimum of a year of teaching experience (tutoring or teaching assistance is acceptable) is required.

Advantages:

• Research experience and student supervision.
• Successful completion of additional degrees and/or a postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences Education would be an advantage.
• The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to both teaching excellence and research innovation

Closing Date: 17 July 2025