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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jul 6, 2017

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (ONE POST) 

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria's is seeking a Head of Department that will lead Occupational therapy Department  to match  UP’s long-term Strategic Plan 2025.

The University’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development. The Faculty of Health Sciences offers an exciting and enabling academic environment.

BACKGROUND:                                                                                        

The Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Pretoria offers a four year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccTher), a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOccTher), which can be gained either through coursework or by virtue of research, a Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Postgraduate

The Department’s mission is to pursue excellence in research, to engender competent entry-level occupational therapists through quality teaching and learning, to engage in academic service learning in the community and to strengthen international collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the Department of Occupational Therapy matching the expectations of the UP 2025 Strategic Plan:

  • To be a leading research intensive university in Africa;
  • To increase the  international profile and visibility;
  • To pursue excellence in teaching and learning;
  • To impact on SA economic and social development;
  • To increase access, throughput and diversity;
  • To manage the Department.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A PhD in Occupational Therapy or equivalent;
  • Registration with the HPCSA;
  • Proven academic capabilities in teaching and learning;
  • Publications in accredited journals;
  • An appropriate vision for the Department.

 

Associate Professor: (same as for Senior Lecturer, plus)

  • A PhD in Occupational Therapy or equivalent;
  • Six years’ post-specialisation experience, knowledge of and practical skills in Occupational Therapy;
  • A significant portfolio of research outputs and evidence of participation in research and discipline forums;
  • Postgraduate supervision up to doctorate level;
  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
  • Good presentation skills.


Professor: (same as for Associate Professor, plus)

  • Eight years’ post-specialisation experience, knowledge of and practical skills in Occupational Therapy;
  • International standing as researcher;
  • Expert knowledge of Occupational Therapy;
  • Supervision of postgraduate students and postgraduate student management;
  • Experience working in collaborative research teams;
  • A significant portfolio of research outputs and evidence of participation in international research and discipline forums;
  • A significant track record of original research, including primary and co-authorships of scientific papers, technical reports and policy documents;
  • Previous successful grant applications;
  • Scientific peer reviews;
  • Research student supervision experience.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Experience in the teaching and learning of undergraduate students at an academic institution;
  • Experience in the teaching and learning of postgraduate students at an academic institution;
  • Experience in a management position.
  • A good track record of publications in accredited journals;
  • Proven academic capabilities ( postgraduate supervision, research, service learning and community engagement);


The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.                

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
  • A brief self-evaluation;
  • A vision for the Department;
  • Names and contact details of three contactable referees able to attest to your academic and / or leadership qualities;
  • Candidates may be expected to make a 15 minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on his / her vision for the Department.

 

By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at:

http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc.

Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor/Associate Professor/ Snr Lecturer, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years. Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term.

CLOSING DATE: 13 APRIL   2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof FM Mulaudzi Tel: (012) 354 2479

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 MAY 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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