Lecturer (Acupuncture) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Complementary Medicine) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered in the field of Acupuncture, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research, 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
• Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
• Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of acupuncture.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s Degree and a postgraduate qualification in Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, and registered for doctoral studies with an accredited higher education institution.
• NB - The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and considered for a permanent contract on the completion of an approved doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period.
• At least five year’s clinical experience
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of acupuncture
• Experience in clinical practice (minimum five years).

Recommendations:

• Experience in clinical supervision of students
• Research supervision and/or publication
• Registration as a medical practitioner or AHPCSA practitioner.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of Acupuncture
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
• 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.