Senior Lecturer (Health Professions Education) (Job ID: 5677) needed at University of the Free State
Job title : Senior Lecturer (Health Professions Education) (Job ID: 5677)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : May 16, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop postgraduate modules in the Health Professions Programme in consultation with the Head of the division, taking into account the candidates’ field of expertise.
- Develop and revise modules in a team context.
- Provide study guidance to master’s students (mini-dissertations and dissertations) and PhD students in the Health Professions Education Programme.
- Provide expert input while evaluating research projects (protocols).
- Provide academic support and development to postgraduate students.
- Research and analyse models of teaching, learning and assessment theories and best practices in Health Sciences Education.
- Assist with the design and maintenance of the Health Professions Education Programmes on UFS Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).
- Participate fully in the design, administration, implementation and evaluation of faculty development activities as determined in the Division Health Sciences Education.
- Provide instructional inputs to working groups, committees and information sessions offered to academic staff.
- Plan, manage and execute research projects.
- Conduct research on Health Professions Education with the aim to gather information and keep abreast of developments in this field.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Health Professions Education.
- Professionally qualified as a healthcare professional and registered with the relevant professional body in a Health Sciences discipline with a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience.
- Proven experience in the delivery of poster and oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
- Evidence of published manuscripts in accredited journals.
- At least two years’ experience in postgraduate teaching / supervision / lecturing / staff development/ research I academic support and development.
- Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
- An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
- A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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.
Recommendations:
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
Required Documents
- Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants)
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