Lecturer: Phytotherapy (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Complementary Medicine)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Complementary Medicine).
- Actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, course development, consulting, and community-related projects.
- Supervise student's projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers
- Facilitate teaching and learning within the domain of Phytotherapy.
- Facilitate theory and practice integration.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Phytotherapy or a Master’s degree with a post-graduate qualification in Phytotherapy.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical practice
- Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a practitioner in the field of Phytotherapy
- Excellent command in the field of Phytotherapy
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team.
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Experience in clinical supervision of students
- Research supervision and/or publication
- Registration as a Phytotherapy practitioner or AHPCSA practitioner.
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.
