Senior Lecturer- Durban at Durban University of Technology

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Doctoral Degree in Homeopathy or equivalent
• A Master’s Degree in Homoeopathy;
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education
• At least 3 year clinical experience in homoeopathic practice;
• Demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published in the preceding three years three publication units (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) in the preceding three years.
• Supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters’ level.
• Specialised knowledge in homeopathic pharmacy and/or medical diagnostics;
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) as a Homoeopath.

A candidate must show proof of having been recognised as an excellent teacher as evidenced by:

• Exceptional knowledge of his or her subject matter/discipline.
• Excellent classroom and tutorial performance.
• Effective utilization of innovative teaching and assessment methods.
• Very good communication and human relations skills.
• Excellent performance as an academic advisor who encourages active learning among students and staff.
• Innovative design and development of curriculum.
• Pedagogical teaching philosophy.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Teaching and assessment of modules/subjects in the Department of Homoeopathy.
• Undertaking research activities.
• Supervision of research students.
• Supervision of students in the homoeopathic community Health Centre and/or off-campus clinics.
• Preparation and evaluation of teaching materials.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provision of academic support to facilitate student success.
• Involvement in Community engagement initiatives organized by the department/faculty.
• Administrative and auxiliary duties in line with the above functions.
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
• The successful candidate, if appointed as a Lecturer, will be required to complete a Doctoral degree within 5 years of appointment.

Closing Date:  30 JUNE 2026