Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
THE OPPORTUNITY
IIE Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay Campus is looking for qualified academics to lecture on the IIE Bachelor of Physiotherapy program.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is the delivery of effective facilitation/lecturing on qualifications and all associated academic activities such as student engagement and support that will promote student success and learning.
Key Performance Areas
- Lecturing/Facilitation
- Marking
- Student support
- Research Supervision
Competencies Required
- Communications skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Minimum Qualification
For Specialised Physiotherapy Modules:
- A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy / Rehabilitation Sciences / Clinical Sciences related to physiotherapy.
- Registration and compliance as a professional physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Preferred: At least two years of lecturing experience in physiotherapy and clinical physiotherapy, as well as clinical supervision and mentoring experience.
For Professional Health Development Modules
- A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy / Health Sciences / Public Health / Education (with a focus on Health Sciences or Professional Development).
- Registration and compliance as a professional physiotherapist with the HPCSA.
- Preferred: At least two years of lecturing experience and experience in professional development and student supervision.
For Anatomy And Physiology Modules
- A Master’s degree in Anatomy / Physiology / Biomedical Sciences / Health Sciences / Physiotherapy or a related allied health discipline.
- Preferred: Experience in anatomy labs, clinical practice, and at least two years of lecturing experience in higher education.
For Medical Microbiology & Anatomical Pathology Modules
- A Master’s degree in Pathology / Microbiology / Biomedical Sciences / Health Sciences.
- Preferred: Experience in clinical microbiology or pathology laboratories and at least two years of lecturing experience.
For Pharmacology Modules
- A Master’s degree in Pharmacology / Clinical Pharmacology / Biomedical Sciences with a pharmacological focus / Medicine / Pharmacy.
- Preferred: At least two years of lecturing experience and professional experience in clinical pharmacology, medicine, or pharmaceutical sciences.
For Research Methodology In Healthcare Modules
- A Master’s degree in Research Methodology / Healthcare Sciences / Physiotherapy / Medicine / Public Health / Epidemiology.
- Preferred: Research expertise, proficiency in statistical tools, and at least two years of experience in teaching and supervising research projects.
Work Experience
- Lecturing experience in the specific modules within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme would be advantageous.
- Must be registered and compliant Physiotherapist with the HPCSA, with experience in professional development in terms of supervising physiotherapy students and mentoring during clinical placements.
Benefits:
- Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
- Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
- Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
- Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
- Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
- Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.