Lecturer Science

SUMMARY:
To facilitate the learning process for undergraduate and postgraduate students and contribute to re

POSITION INFO:

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (29 October 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate the learning process for undergraduate and postgraduate students and contribute to
research in the field of Human Physiology at the Nelson Mandela University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Present lectures, tutorials and practicals in Human Physiology for undergraduate and
postgraduate students in the Faculty of Science and Health Sciences
• Assist with curriculum development, module co-ordination and administration of modules
presented by the department
• Postgraduate supervision
• Participate in Departmental and Faculty activities
• Perform administrative functions at Departmental and Faculty level.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience of teaching of undergraduate students in Human Physiology.
• Excellent command of the field of Human Physiology and its latest knowledge and
trends.
• Ability to facilitate learning through blended and technologically-based teaching methods.
• Promote engaged scholarship programmes.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with
ease in the University’s richly diverse working environment.
• Excellent organization and administration skills.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• The ability to function independently, as well as in a team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An academic qualification with a Masters Degree in Human Physiology
• A PhD in Human Physiology and/or Immunology/Genetics/Molecular Biology would be an
advantage
• Relevant Human Physiology teaching experience in the Higher Education sector (a
minimum of 1-3 years)
• Evidence of recent research activity in the form of published articles or conference
proceedings would be advantageous
• Postgraduate supervision experience would be an added advantage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (29 October 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

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