Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Anatomy at University of Cape Town

Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to deliver lectures and lead tutorials and practical/ dissection sessions for BSc, MBChB and/or Health and Rehabilitation Sciences undergraduate students, including for the extended degree/ augmented support programmes, and postgraduate programmes.
• In addition, to design and supervise research projects on topics in the field of human anatomical sciences for BMedSc (Hons) and other post-graduate students in the Clinical Anatomy and Biological Anthropology Division.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to
• Develop research collaborations and participate in applications for research funding and
• Participate in outreach programmes as part of social responsiveness within the department, as well as actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.
• To perform administrative and/or leadership functions at Divisional and Departmental levels as needed,relating to teaching and research projects.

Minimum qualifications
MSc in Anatomy or closely related field, AND an appropriate clinical degree.

Minimum experience
(type and years)

• 2 years of experience in teaching clinical anatomy undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• A developing track record in research outputs.

Skills

• A developing track record in research publications and conference presentations in
• clinical anatomy, biology anthropology, and/or related fields.
• A developing track record in the supervision of graduated Honours and Masters
• students
• Developing experience in the management of research projects
• Experience in meaningful participation within the tertiary education sector
• Collaboration with local and national researchers.
• Knowledge Discipline specific knowledge in anatomy and dissection.

Closining date

14 Jan 2026