Lecturer: Physiotherapy at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The candidate, irrespective of other tasks, will be responsible for teaching of the following:  Pulmonology, ICU, Cardio-thoracic surgery, General Surgery.  The continuation thereof will be determined at the yearly planning session of the department.
• Utilising simulation during the teaching and learning of the cardio-pulmonary module. 
• The candidate will be responsible for the supervision and assessment of students in the clinical areas mainly with relevance to Pulmonolgy, ICU, Cardio-thoracic surgery, general surgery at various hospitals/clinics as determined during the yearly departmental planning.
• Marketing of the undergraduate Physiotherapy programme.
• Present lectures in different areas according to the needs of the department and to ensure a fair distribution of teaching and learning load in the department.
• 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.
• Conduct own research and/or supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate research according to the needs of the department.
• Administrative and developmental tasks within the department and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, as required.
• Community Service:  Be involved in Community Service as required within the employment criteria of the UFS.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree on NQF level 9 in Physiotherapy.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Must have completed the HPEA module on assessment as presented by Division Health Science Education or commit to enrol for the module as soon as possible.
• 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. 
• Cardio-pulmonary Therapy (CPT1) course.
• Good human relations.
• The ability to teach and train students according to the minimum requirements of the HPCSA. 
• 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
Required competencies: 
Results orientated:

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up and overcome obstacles in competing tasks.
• 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:

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

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a 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.
• The ability to function with ease in the University’s richly diverse working environment, as well as the academic platform.

Required Documents
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.