Senior Lecturer (Phytotherapy) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Complementary at University of Johannesburg

• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula, and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach activities and CPD activities, in line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Complementary Medicine).
• Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
• Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
• Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Phytotherapy.
• Facilitate theory and practice integration.

Minimum requirements

• Doctorate Degree and a qualification in Phytotherapy.
• At least five (5) years of lecturing experience at a higher institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of Phytotherapy.
• Experience in clinical practice (minimum five years). 

Recommendations:

• Experience in clinical supervision of students
• Research supervision and/or publication
• Registration as a Phytotherapy practitioner or AHPCSA practitioner.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 

• Excellent command in the field of Phytotherapy
• Excellent written and verbal English communications 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.