Lecturer/Snr Lecturer/Associate Professor – Department of Anatomy – School of Medicine – Faculty of Health Sciences needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Human Anatomy (including in the dissection hall) at a tertiary level;
• Being intimately involved in research in a related field;
• Acting as a supervisor for postgraduate students, including the publication thereof;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer Clinical:

• Masters in Medicine/Dentistry
• Research experience in Human Anatomical Sciences with 1 accredited publications;
• Registration with HPCSA (if qualified as a Dentist or Medical Practitioner);

Lecturer Basic Sciences

• A scientific related Masters degree 
• Research experience in Human Anatomical Sciences with 2 accredited publications (preferably in last 3 years and ISI journals);

Senior Lecturer Clinical:

• Masters in Medicine/Dentistry
• 3 years teaching experience (Preferbaly in Human Anatomy);
• 3 accredited scientific publications (preferably in ISI journal);
• Postgraduate student supervision (2 Masters);
• Conference papers delivered;
• Community engagement;
• Curriculum development/innovation;
• Registration with HPCSA.

Senior Lecturer Basic Sciences: 

• A relevant Doctorate degree in Health Sciences
• 5 accredited scientific publications (preferably in ISI journal);
• 3 years teaching experience (Preferbaly in Human Anatomy);
• Postgraduate student supervision (2 Masters or higher);
• Conference papers delivered;
• Community engagement;
• Curriculum development/innovation.

Associate Professor (Clinical):

• A Doctorate degree in Medicine/Dentistry
• Evidence of pstgraduate supevision of Masters and PhD supervised;
• 5 years teaching experience in anatomy/embryology/osteology; 
• 12 accredited publications (recent and 50% in the ISI jourrnals);
• Course /block coordinator or equivalent;
• Significant curriculam development/innovation;
• Community engagement;
• Registration with HPCSA.

Associate Professor (Basic Sciences):

• A Doctorate degree in Health Sciences;
• Evidence of pstgraduate supevision of Masters and PhD supervised (4 Masters completed and evidence of current PhDsupervision);
• 5 Years teaching experience in anatomy/embryology/osteology; 
• 5 Accredited publications (recent and 50% in the ISI jourrnals);
• Conference papers presented internaionally;
• NRFrating or evidence of being an established researcher;
• Course /block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curricilam developmentinnovation.
• Community engagement.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Illustrate potential to become an established lecturer/researcher;
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and in a team;
• Interpersonal- and mentoring skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A strong and proven record of research and postgraduate student supervision in Human Anatomy, Embryology and Histology, including peer-reviewed publications;
• Experience in teaching undergraduate students in the allied health professions (e.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Radiography, Oral Hygiene and BCMP);
• Experience in management and maintenance of laboratories histology and dissection hall as well as relevant equipment;
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of anatomical prosections used for teaching;
• Member of ASSA (Anatomical Society of Southern Africa) or an equivalent professional society.