Lecturer (NGAP POST) at University of Cape Town

The Department of Pathology’s Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology would like to invite applicants who
have a particular interest in teaching, curriculum development, and student development and support to apply for
this full-time, permanent lecturer post. In addition to clinical educator duties, the incumbent will be required to
pursue further studies at a doctorate level to enhance education and scholarship in this discipline and health
sciences in general.

This Lecturer position will be appointed under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme
(nGAP) funded by the Department of Higher Education & Training. This full-time permanent position is open to
South Africans, and priority will be accorded to those aged 40 years or younger. The appointment will be made in
terms of the purposes expressed in the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF). For more
information on the nGAP programme see www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.html.

Requirements for the job:

•  MBCHB degree
•  Demonstrated experience/interest in the field of forensic medicine.
•  Registration with the HPCSA.
•  Master’s degree in a relevant field to demonstrate academic aptitude with an overall 70% average mark.
•  At least 2 years’ experience in higher education curriculum design and implementation, teaching, learning, assessment & program evaluation.
•  Computer skills including Microsoft Office (MS Teams and Excel).
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
•  Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and students and to work well in a team.
•  Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
•  Good organizational skills and attention to detail

The following will be advantageous:

•  Any post graduate studies in forensic medicine or higher education.
•  Experience in delivering online (virtual) and blended learning methodology.
•  Experience in working with an online/ E-learning education platform and learning management system.
•  Leadership experience.
•  Academic course or program management.

Responsibilities:

•  Appropriately manage logistical requirements of forensic undergraduate courses. This will involve the coordination of lecturers, administrative staff, timetables, and venue bookings for these courses.
•  As course convener need to adhere to all the requirements of the MBChB programme, including attendance of meetings as required.
•  Plan, develop and align forensic course to curriculum including alignment of the learning outcomes, course content, activities, and assessment practices with institutional policies and international educational standards and evidence.
•  Manage the overall course within the aligned blueprint.
•  Co-ordinate the entire process related to assessment activities, timeous feedback, moderation and involvement with institutional requirements related to this in the MBChB curriculum such as attending FEC meetings.
•  Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback, implementing improvements according to accreditation guidelines.
•  Effectively manage your own work effort within the guidelines established by your contract, the staff handbook, and your line manager.
•  Provide support and pastoral care for students to ensure that all issues are dealt within a timely, sympathetic, and effective manner.
•  Be responsible for the database management associated with teaching, learning and assessment within the Learner Management Systems.
•  Close liaison with course administrator, programme convener and HODiv/HOD; quality check all processes.
•  Contribute and participate in the faculty curriculum development in a transformative and collaborating manner, including attendance of workshops or forum or meetings as required.
•  Involvement within UCT includes networking and collaboration within department and faculty but also institutional where possible.
•  Register for PhD as per nGAP requirements. Apart from the UCT contract, a separate contract stipulating all the conditions will need to be signed if appointed.
•  Commit to work closely with supervisor/mentor to be assigned and adhere to the study plan to be compiled.