Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Podiatry)
Position Summary
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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."
Job description
Minimum requirements
- Master’s Degree (NQF 9) and a postgraduate qualification in Podiatry
- NB - The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and considered for a permanent contract on the completion of an approved doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Podiatrist.Podiatry qualification approved for registration as a practitioner by the Health Professions Council of South Africa
- A minimum of two years lecturing/teaching at the university level in the field of Podiatry
- A minimum of two years clinical supervision of Podiatry students
- Driver's license (Code EB)
- Lecturing or tutoring experience
- Involvement in student clinical supervision and moderation.
- Excellent command in the field of Podiatry
- 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 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.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
