Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP): Department of Biomedical Sciences
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, striving towards global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice
Job description
- Prepare, deliver lectures and assess undergraduate students in Biomedical Sciences at Bachelor’s level
- Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students
- Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams
- Student mentorship, consultations, performance monitoring and interventions
- Undertake academic development and quality assurance of modules
- Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning in the programme and related modules
- Attend departmental and faculty meetings
- Undertake the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students and producing research outputs
- Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning in the programme and related modules
- Actively participate in the research activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Biomedical Sciences department programmes
- Participation in the departmental academic activities
- Building links with industry, other training providers and relevant stakeholders
- Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty
- Do anything reasonably requested by the HOD and the Dean
Minimum requirements
- Masters’ Degree in Biomedical Technology/ Biomedical Sciences and preferable a PhD qualification or commitment to register soon after commencement of duties for a PhD
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (Medical Technology Board) in Microbiology
- 2-4 years teaching and or related laboratory experience
- Excellent command of the field of Biomedical Technology/ Science and its latest knowledge and trends
- Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
- Excellent organising and administration skills
- A team player with a passion for student training and research
- A problem solver
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Computer Literacy in MS Office
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license and recent regular driving experience
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.
