LECTURER: ANATOMY

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

University of KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Lecturer in Anatomy at the Westville Campus to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and community engagement. Administration duties are also expected, with a PhD target within five years of appointment.

The successful candidate will join the College of Health Sciences in the School of Medicine, contributing to high-quality education and scholarly activity at UKZN.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Anatomy or related field.
• Proven track record in research.
• Teaching, Administration and Research requirements per university criteria.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning.
• Engage in research and community engagement.
• Perform administration as required by the job profile.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anatomy or related field

Job description

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

LECTURER: ANATOMY

(3 POSTS)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

WESTVILLE CAMPUS

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint an academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Candidates will be required to do administration. The academic level of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• All applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Anatomy or related field
• A proven track record in research
• Teaching, Administration and Research requirements, as applicable, in the University criteria guidelines and job profile

A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty.

Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor L Lazarus - email: [e-mail]. The relevant job profile is available from Mr MC Ntuli on 031- 260 4418 or email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 October 2026. The University reserves the right to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches or not to make any appointment.

The appointment will be on the January 2018 Conditions of services.

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