Associate Professor (Faculty Of Health Sciences : Department Of Complementary Medicine)

Associate Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences : Department of Complementary Medicine)

Advert status : Online

Apply by : 10 January

Position Summary: Job category : Education and Training

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Open to all

Level : Senior

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a 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 Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in Africa".

Position Overview

The Faculty of Health Sciences at UJ seeks to appoint an Associate Professor qualified and registered in Complementary Medicine, to contribute to teaching, research, community engagement, and CPD development, aligning with the university's vision and goals.

The candidate will undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research, develop curricula, and participate in community outreach and CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Complementary Medicine.
• Engaging in academic administration, course development, consulting, and community projects.
• Maintaining a high-impact teaching portfolio, evidenced by evaluations and peer assessments.
• Facilitating theory-practice integration in Complementary Medicine.
• Embarking on research-led teaching at all levels.
• Participating in research activities, producing publications, and applying for research funding.
• Contributing to faculty policies on teaching and learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD or Doctorate in Complementary Medicine modalities, specifically Acupuncture and Phytotherapy.
• Minimum of five years' lecturing experience at a higher education institution.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision and publications.
• Strong commitment to research-led teaching and innovation.
• Experience in securing external research grants.

Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent command of Complementary Medicine.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Integrity, ethics, and collaborative spirit.
• Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm for education, research, and community engagement.

Additional Recommendations

• NRF Rating (or ability to achieve within 1 year).

Enquiries

For job content: Dr TY Tsele-Tebakang, Tel: ...

For remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka, Tel: ...

Application Requirements

Submit a detailed CV, contact details of at least three referees, copies of academic qualifications, registration proof, and research outputs or creative portfolios.

Note: All applicants will be assessed against the NRSO register as per legal requirements. The university reserves the right to not fill the position or to conduct psychometric testing.

The university is committed to equal employment opportunities and reserves the right not to appoint.

If no response is received within 8 weeks post-closing, consider the application unsuccessful.