Lecturer / Senior Lecturer : Anatomy

University of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university in Cape Town seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Anatomy to deliver lectures and support undergraduate and postgraduate students. The role includes designing research projects, developing collaborations, applying for funding, and participating in outreach programs. An MSc in Anatomy and experience teaching clinical anatomy are required. The successful candidate will contribute to the university's academic and social responsibilities. The closing date for applications is January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc in Anatomy or closely related field, with an appropriate clinical degree.
• 2 years of experience in teaching clinical anatomy to undergraduate/postgraduate students.
• A developing track record in research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and lead tutorials/practical sessions for anatomy students.
• Design and supervise research projects for postgraduate students.
• Develop research collaborations and apply for research funding.
• Participate in outreach programmes for social responsiveness.
• Contribute to administrative functions at divisional and departmental levels.

Skills

Research publications in clinical anatomy

Supervision of Honours and Masters students

Management of research projects

Participation in tertiary education

Collaboration with researchers

Discipline-specific knowledge in anatomy

Education

MSc in Anatomy or closely related field

Job description

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer : Anatomy

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : January 16, 2026

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Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to deliver lectures and lead tutorials and practical / dissection sessions for BSc, MBChB and / or Health and Rehabilitation Sciences undergraduate students, including for the extended degree / augmented support programmes, and postgraduate programmes.
• In addition, to design and supervise research projects on topics in the field of human anatomical sciences for BMedSc (Hons) and other post-graduate students in the Clinical Anatomy and Biological Anthropology Division.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to
• Develop research collaborations and participate in applications for research funding and
• Participate in outreach programmes as part of social responsiveness within the department, as well as actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.
• To perform administrative and / or leadership functions at Divisional and Departmental levels as needed,relating to teaching and research projects.

Minimum qualifications

MSc in Anatomy or closely related field, AND an appropriate clinical degree.

Minimum experience

(type and years)

• 2 years of experience in teaching clinical anatomy undergraduate and / or postgraduate students.
• A developing track record in research outputs.

Skills

• A developing track record in research publications and conference presentations in clinical anatomy, biology anthropology, and / or related fields.
• A developing track record in the supervision of graduated Honours and Masters students
• Developing experience in the management of research projects
• Experience in meaningful participation within the tertiary education sector
• Collaboration with local and national researchers.
• Knowledge Discipline specific knowledge in anatomy and dissection.

Closing date

14 Jan 2026