Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (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
- Facilitating research-led teaching, learning and assessment activities for undergraduate emergency medical care students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care programme.
- Research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Contribute to the department’s peer-reviewed research outputs.
- Contribute to an appropriate level of department and faculty policy and practice in teaching and play a significant role in the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance and enhancement as required.
- Participate in, and facilitate, clinical learning, simulated learning events and placements including the mentoring of students on the clinical learning platform.
- Organize and participate in physical fitness and swimming training including the conducting of related assessments.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD (NQF-10) in Emergency Medical Care or emergency care-related discipline
- Five years registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner
- Extensive working experience in teaching and learning in the field of emergency medical care
- Supervision of postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral) to completion
- National Research Foundation (NRF) Rating (in exceptional cases, where the applicant is not rated, the candidate must achieve NRF rating within 1 year)
- Code B driver’s license.
- Candidates must be in a position to pass the Departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.
- A PhD (NQF-10) in Emergency Medical Care or emergency care-related discipline
- Two years registration (and currently registered) with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
- Two years working experience in teaching and learning in the field of emergency medical care
- A demonstrated track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Some evidence of supervision of postgraduate students
- Code B driver’s license
- Candidates must be in a position to pass the Departmental physical fitness and swimming assessments.
- Computer literacy
- 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, teaching and research
- Knowledge of faculty and academic policies, rules, and regulations.
- 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.
