The Department of Human Biology is a large multidisciplinary department carrying out teaching and research in aspects of Physiology & Anatomy, Cell Biology, Medical Education, Neurosciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics and Exercise Sciences.
We invite applications for a 5-year contract position to teach the basic biological sciences component of the Intervention Programme (IP) for the Physiotherapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students. The IP programme is a one- year course designed to assist students who might otherwise not succeed in their first year of study.
Requirements:
· A PhD degree in Biological Sciences or Health Sciences OR a MBChB degree
· 3-5 years’ research and/or teaching experience in Physiology, Cell Biology and/or Anatomy
· 3-5 years undergraduate teaching experience and an interest in Health Sciences education would be advantageous
Responsibilities:
· Design and deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals in Physiology, Cell Biology and Anatomy
· Formulate appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessments
· Facilitate the learning and integration of fundamental biological concepts
· Alignment and collaboration of the IP programme with the mainstream programme
· Review and research the continued development of the IP programme
· Conduct research, including educational research
The annual cost of employment, including benefits is R457223.
Application process:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Lecturer: Basic Biological Sciences” followed by the reference number to Ms. Lily Nombombo at
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Address: Staff Recruitment Office, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700
Telephone: +27 21 650 5084
Faculty website: www.health.uct.ac.za
Reference number for this position: SR533/13
Closing date for applications: 09 September 2013
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
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