Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (One post) - Department of Anatomy

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria'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 Department of Anatomy is a large multidisciplinary department carrying out teaching and research in aspects of Clinical Anatomy, Cell Biology and Anthropology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to:

• Teach Human Anatomy and Embryology at tertiary level;
• Be intimately involved in research in a related field.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A medical or dental degree or alternatively a related scientific degree on MSc level;
• Teaching experience of at least two years in Human Anatomy and Embryology;
• Research experience in Human Anatomical Sciences;
• Registration with HPCSA (if qualified as a Dentist or Medical Practitioner).

Senior Lecturer:

• A medical or dental degree or alternatively a related scientific degree on PhD level;
• Teaching experience of at least  five years in Human Anatomy and Embryology;
• Research experience, including supervising postgraduate students in Human Anatomical Sciences;
• Registration with HPCSA (if qualified as a Dentist or Medical Practitioner).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A strong and proven record of research and postgraduate student supervision in Human Anatomical Sciences;
• Member of ASSA (Anatomical Society of Southern Africa) or an equivalent professional society;
• Experience in teaching of undergraduate students in the allied health sciences (eg. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Radiography, Oral Hygiene and BCMP).

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.

CLOSING DATE:

1 November 2017

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

ENQUIRIES:

Prof MC Bosman, Tel: (012) 319 2233.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 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.