Senior Lecturer (Health Professions Education) (Job ID: 5677) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop postgraduate modules in the Health Professions Programme in consultation with the Head of the division, taking into account the candidates’ field of expertise.
• Develop and revise modules in a team context.
• Provide study guidance to master's students (mini-dissertations and dissertations) and PhD students in the Health Professions Education Programme.
• Provide expert input while evaluating research projects (protocols).
• Provide academic support and development to postgraduate students.
• Research and analyse models of teaching, learning and assessment theories and best practices in Health Sciences Education.
• Assist with the design and maintenance of the Health Professions Education Programmes on UFS Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).
• Participate fully in the design, administration, implementation and evaluation of faculty development activities as determined in the Division Health Sciences Education.
• Provide instructional inputs to working groups, committees and information sessions offered to academic staff.
• Plan, manage and execute research projects.
• Conduct research on Health Professions Education with the aim to gather information and keep abreast of developments in this field.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Health Professions Education.
• Professionally qualified as a healthcare professional and registered with the relevant professional body in a Health Sciences discipline with a minimum of five (5) years' work experience.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster and oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of published manuscripts in accredited journals.
• At least two years' experience in postgraduate teaching / supervision / lecturing / staff development/ research I academic support and development.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. 
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

Required Documents

• Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants)