Senior Lecturer and Lecturer Positions : Basic Medical Sciences at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral Qualification in Anatomy
• At least 5 years’ teaching/research experience at tertiary level.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published in the preceding three years three publications (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.).
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level and above.

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Anatomy or equivalent field
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience (including dissection) at tertiary level.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD

Additional Recommendations:

• Experience with e-learning
• Computer literacy in MSWord, PowerPoint and internet usage
• Proficiency in research or tertiary education instruction will be an advantage
• Teaching experience and/or educational qualifications, preferably in the field of medical education
• Experience in curriculum development

Summary of Duties:

• Teaching and assessment of modules/ subjects in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences
• Research participation and supervision of research students.
• Preparation and development of learning / teaching materials and facilitation of practicals.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
• Involvement in community engagement initiatives organized by the department/faculty
• Participate in Faculty and University wide activities and functions.
• Administrative and auxiliary duties in line with the above functions
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Department
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
• The successful candidate, if appointed as a lecturer, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 5 years of appointment

Minimum Requirements:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Anatomy and/or Physiology or equivalent field
• A minimum of at least 3 years teaching experience at Tertiary Level.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD

Additional Recommendations:

• Experience with e-learning
• Computer literacy in MSWord, PowerPoint and internet usage
• Proficiency in research or tertiary education instruction will be an advantage
• Teaching experience and/or educational qualifications, preferably in the field of medical education
• Experience in curriculum development

Summary of Duties:

• Teaching and assessment of modules/ subjects in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences
• Research participation and supervision of research students.
• Preparation and development of learning / teaching materials and facilitation of practicals.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
• Involvement in community engagement initiatives organized by the department/faculty
• Participate in Faculty and University wide activities and functions.
• Administrative and auxiliary duties in line with the above functions
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Department
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
• The successful candidate, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 5 years of appointment