Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Clinical Pathology) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Biomedical Sciences) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, seeks to appoint a Lecturer qualified and registered in the field of Clinical Pathology who will contribute actively to teaching and learning, research, community outreach, and CPD development, in line with the University of Johannesburg's vision, mission, and goals. 
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and become involved in community outreach and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduates using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Biomedical Sciences).
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Supervise BHS students' projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department,producing outputs such as journal papers.
• Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Biomedical Sciences.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.

Minimum requirements

• A Master's/ PhD qualification in Health Sciences
• Minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience at university level and at least a year's experience in clinical practice in the field of Clinical Pathology
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist, with a specialisation in Clinical Pathology

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command in the field of Biomedical Sciences
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure

Recommendations:

• Experience in clinical supervision of students
• A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating blended learning

Deadline:10th August,2025