ufs.ac.za Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer : University of the Free State

Company Name : University of the Free State
Job Title : Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer
Department : Basic Medical Sciences
Closing Date: 21 October 2016
Ref Number: 1725
Location : Bloemfontein
Employment Type : Permanent
Faculty : Health Sciences

Website : http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/vacancies?Vacancy=3459

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer :

Duties and responsibilities :
** Present lectures, tutorials, small-group discussions and dissection training in Human Anatomy for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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** Present lectures, seminars and tutorials for postgraduate students in medicine and the health professions.
** Facilitate small-group discussions and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

** Possible involvement in curriculum development and module management with regard to modules presented to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the health professions.
** Participate in the departmental research programme.
** Participate actively in research projects and postgraduate supervision.

Inherent requirements :
Lecturer :
** Master’s degree in Human Anatomy.
** Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

** Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
** A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer :
** PhD in any field related to Human Anatomy.
** At least five years’ experience of teaching Human Anatomy at undergraduate and postgraduate level, preferably with responsibility for curriculum development and assessment.

** Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree and PhD students.
** Proven experience in delivering oral and/or poster presentations at national and international conferences.
** Proven research record of relevant publications in the field of Human Anatomy in national and international accredited journals.

** Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
** Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
** An NRF rating or demonstrable potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
** A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited 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.

Required competencies :
** Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s richly diverse working environment.
** Ability to function independently, as well as in a team environment.
** Ability to organise workload and to perform under pressure.

Recommendations:
Lecturer :
** Willingness to enrol for a doctoral degree in Human Anatomy at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.
** Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.
** Experience in research and obtaining research funds.
** Appropriate registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
** Valid driver’s license.

Senior Lecturer :
** Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.
** Experience in research and obtaining research funds.
** Appropriate registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
** Knowledge of an additional South African language.
** Valid driver’s license.

Assumption of duties : 01 January 2017.
Closing date : 21 October 2016.

Salary:
** The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3101/2849.

Fringe benefits :
** Subject to specific conditions – pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General :
** The University reserves the right not to fill the post.
** The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.
** Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

How to Apply :
** Applications may only be submitted online.

All applications must be accompanied by the following :
** a detailed curriculum vitae;
** copies of all academic records;
** copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);

** a copy of your identity document (ID).
** Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered.
** Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Contact Address :
University of the Free State
P.O. Box 339
Bloemfontein 9300
South Africa.