Part Time (50%) Fixed Term Lecturer (Psychiatric Occupational Therapy)

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications from skilled, innovative and self-motivated Occupational Therapists to join this dynamic and innovative department.  Applicants are required to work well in a team, and to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• A recognized undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy.  A Master’s Level qualification would be an advantage.
• Current registration with the HPCSA.
• At least three years clinical experience in the field of the psychiatry.
• Some experience in the clinical supervision of students.
• Valid driver’s license.

 

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Contribute to the teaching associated with the OT intervention for clients with psychiatric disorders and supervision of students in the fieldwork associated with this teaching.
• Contribute to the development and the maintaining of standards of the undergraduate Problem Based Learning educational program.

 

Administration and Management.

• Contribute to the general promotion and development of the department and the profession within the school, university and community.
• Administration around student marks, fieldwork and examination timetables.

 

Research

• Develop a research profile, publish annually and contribute to the departmental research program.

 

Professional Development

• Develop professional knowledge and skill as a therapist, academic and educator.

 

Detailed Responsibilities in Teaching and Administration and Management:

Teaching

• Contribute to the development and the maintaining of standards of the undergraduate Problem Based Learning educational program.
• Contribute to the undergraduate in the psychiatric field including occupational analysis and the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability..
• Facilitate a number of problems across the curriculum.
• Supervision of students in the junior and senior years.
• Contribute to the development and support of students through mentoring, academic support, especially students in the junior years.
• Assist senior students with their research projects as required.

 

Administration and Management.

• Contribute to the general promotion and development of the department and the profession within the school, university and community.
• Contribute to the development of a cohesive teaching team within the department, to organize fieldwork placements, develop problems, curriculum books and course outlines.
• Set and mark tests and examinations, compile marks and organize and co-ordinate fieldwork blocks.
• Work closely with clinical supervisors to enhance the clinical experience of the students.
• Contribute to department meetings.
• Contribute to the development of the profession.

 

For more information only (not to submit applications)

Contact: Adjunct Professor Pat de Witt

Telephone: (011) 717-3701

Email: patricia.dewitt@wits.ac.za

Further information: http://www.wits.ac.za/therapeuticsciences

Closing Date: 30 September 2016

The University is committed to employment equity.  Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.  The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.  The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.