Position Summary

Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered in the field of Chiropractic.

The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate and post graduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of undergraduate teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community outreach activities and CPD activities, in-line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives. Applicants must be willing to enrol in PhD studies should they be successful.

Responsibilities: 

  • Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Chiropractic)
  •  Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting and community related projects
  • Actively participating in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers

Minimum requirements

  • Masters degree in Chiropractic
  • At least three year’s experience in the field/s;
  • Lecturing experience
  • Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Good written and verbal English communications skills
  • Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Enthusiasm and passion for education, research and community engagement

Recommendations:

  • Knowledge of university policies, rules and regulations
  • Completion of a PhD will be a requirement if successful

ENQUIRIES:

ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT: Dr C Yelverton at (011) 559 6546 

 

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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