Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Anatomy at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

At Lecturer level:

• Clinical degree, either:
• MBChB and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy OR relevant clinical anatomical experience (e.g. surgery, radiology, forensic pathology or related disciplines).

OR

• An alternate clinical qualification (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field) and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy 
• Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
• Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy in a dissection hall using formalin‑fixed cadaveric material.
• A minimum of one year of experience teaching human anatomy at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Commitment to completing a master’s degree in Anatomy (if not already held).
• A developing track record in research outputs.

At Senior Lecturer level:

• A PhD in Anatomical Sciences AND an appropriate clinical degree (e.g., MBChB, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or similar).
• Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
• 5 years of experience in teaching human anatomy to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Active engagement in research with evidence of a publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals (eg. 10 peer-reviewed publications over the last 5 years)
• Ability to teach anatomy in a dissection hall using formalin fixed cadaveric remains
• Evidence of curriculum development and review
• Track record in the supervision of graduated students.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and assessments in human anatomy to Science, MBChB, Health and Rehabilitation Science (H&RS) undergraduate and/or BMedSc (Hons) students and other post-graduate students.
• Provide academic input into the Extended degree/ Augmented academic support Programme for MBChB and H&RS students.
• Design and deliver practical sessions using human cadavers and anatomical specimens in dissection halls.
• Supervise and co-supervise post-graduate students.
• Assist in curriculum development and review.

Research

• Conceptualise and execute research projects in research related to human anatomy or biological anthropology.
• Develop/expand research collaborations at a national level.
• Be a member of or lead a productive research group.
• Mentor post-graduate students.

Leadership, management and administration

• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to teaching and research responsibilities, including convening or co-convening courses, managing own funding for research.
• Additional leadership duties as required by the Head of Division.
• Administrative duties at Division and Departmental level.

Social responsiveness

• Participate in and initiate social responsiveness activities within the Institution.
• Actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.

Closing date:   9 February 2026