Lecturer

University of Johannesburg; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Carletonville seeks a Lecturer in Zoology/Physiology. Responsibilities include teaching and engaging with students at the undergraduate level, as well as conducting research and supervising postgraduate students. Candidates should hold an MSc or PhD in Zoology or Physiology and demonstrate experience in research and teaching. This permanent role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the department's academic and community engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Record of research outputs in accredited peer-reviewed journals.
• Record of supervising at postgraduate level.
• Specialization in a Zoological/Physiological field.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology at undergraduate and Honours level.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research skills

Community engagement

Team player

Education

MSc in Zoology or Physiology

PhD in Zoology or Physiology

Job description

Advert reference: uj_002214 | Advert status: Online | Apply by: 15 February 2026

Position details

• Industry: Education & Training
• Job category: Education and Training
• Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
• Contract: Permanent
• Remuneration: Market Related
• EE position: Open to all
• Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.”

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

The Department of Zoology has a long-standing reputation for excellence in tertiary education and has an established record with research in the fields of aquatic health including toxicology, fish parasitology, fish histology and histopathology, freshwater ecology, cave and groundwater ecology, molecular genetics and systematics, palaeontology as well as comparative respiratory morphology.

Description: The department currently has a vacant position on a Lecturer level in the field of Zoology/Physiology. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national research collaborations.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• Academic qualifications: MSc (Zoology, Physiology) or related qualification.
• Record of research outputs in accredited peer reviewed journals.
• Record of supervising at postgraduate level.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Specialization in a Zoological/Physiological field

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilient.
• Enthusiastic

Recommendations:

• Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• NRF Y-rating or close to submission for NRF rating.
• PhD (Zoology, Physiology) or related field.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof JC van Dyk at Tel: [phone]

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Lubabalo Mgedezi (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: [phone]

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Criminal Law notice Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.