Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at University of Kwazulu Natal

Introduction

• SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POST), DISCIPLINE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY.

Job description

• The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, learning, research and community engagement.
• Successful candidate will be required to perform some administrative work, such as, but not limited to, acting as module(s) coordinator.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (for both posts)

• All applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist
• Applicants must have a relevant PhD degree in Physiotherapy.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Valid code 08 driver’s license
• Demonstrated competence in postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications.
• For appointment at Associate Professor
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience and curriculum development experience in a relevant field (musculoskeletal rehabilitation and community practice) at the tertiary level
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Master's and PhD levels, appropriate for the level
• Evidence of sustained and successful award of external research grants AND
• Evidence of national/or international recognition in a research area within the discipline.

For appointment at Senior lecturer level:

• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field (musculoskeletal rehabilitation and community practice) at a tertiary level;
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals (A minimum of five publications in peer-reviewed SAPSE-accredited journals)
• A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Master's and/or PhD levels, appropriate for the level AND
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.

Apply by: 8 August 2025