Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - School of Healthcare Sciences - Department of Occupational Therapy at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:            

The incumbent will be responsible for: 

• Teaching undergraduate students about psychiatric conditions;
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students;  
• Administration and coordination of clinical placements;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Module coordination, including updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a national and international competitive level;
• Participate in the Department, School of Health Care Sciences (SoHCS), and Faculty’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LECTURER: 

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• At least one year of teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution;
• One DHET accredited publication.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR LECTURER: 

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• 3 years teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution;
• Minimum 3 accredited publications;
• At least 2 Master’s supervised;
• Conference papers delivered.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): 

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Able to work in a team;
• Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• A valid driver’s Licence;
• PhD in Occupational Therapy;
• Experience in a clinical environment;
• Accredited publications must preferably be published in the last 3 years and in ISI journals;
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students;
• Community engagement recommended.     

CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2025.