Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Emergency Medical Care)
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
“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.
- Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate emergency medical care students.
- Participate in, and facilitate, clinical learning and/or related WIL, simulated learning events and placements, including the mentoring of students on the clinical learning platform.
- Develop and refine course materials.
- Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments where necessary.
- Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scholarly journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.
- Actively conduct research.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Be actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. audit or accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Care (NQF-9) or an appropriate professional qualification (NQF-9) in the field of emergency medical care with a mark of 70% or more. A successful incumbent (without a PhD qualification) will be required to commit to register for their PhD post commencement of duties.
- Two years of registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
- Code B driver’s license.
- Candidates must be able to pass departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.
- Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with colleagues.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Enthusiastic, tenacious and have a passion for clinical work and teaching.
- A Doctoral degree in Emergency Medical Care (NQF-10) and obtained a minimum of 70% in their Masters.
- One to two years' of working experience in teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
- A track record of postgraduate research supervision and peer-reviewed publication in the field of emergency medical care.
- Experience with online and or remote learning platforms.
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.
