Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Systems and Public Health. This role involves undertaking teaching and research, supervising postgraduate students, and engaging in collaborative research efforts. Applicants should possess a Master's and PhD in Public Health, along with a proven track record in teaching and publication.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Health or relevant field required.
• PhD in Public Health or relevant field essential.
• Minimum 5 accredited publications needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching, learning, and research in health education.
• Supervise postgraduate students within the School of Health.
• Engage in collaborative research initiatives and secure funding.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Public Health

Education

Master’s in Public Health

PhD in Public Health

Job description

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

The incumbent will be responsible for the following :

• Undertaking teaching, learning, and research, encompassing the development, coordination, and presentation of Health Promotion, Public Health Nutrition / Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Public Health modules;
• Participating actively in teaching core modules offered by the school;
• Providing dedicated supervision for MPH, MSc, and PhD students within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH);
• Fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and rigorous scholarly inquiry;
• Strengthening the school’s research portfolio in Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition / Sexual and Reproductive Health;
• Engaging in collaborative research initiatives within the faculty and across the University, as well as with local and international public health scientists;
• Securing research grants / funding to support research and postgraduate students;
• Enhancing the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership within the SHSPH;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader in the areas of Health Promotion, Public health Nutrition / Sexual and Reproductive Health and Qualitative Research Methodology;
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with local and international public health experts and institutions to advance research, teaching, and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Master’s in Public Health or relevant field;
• Minimum 2 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals - some first author);
• One year teaching experience.
• PhD in Public Health or relevant field;
• Minimum 5 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals - some first author);
• At least 2 postgraduate students supervised (completed) (preferably Masters level or higher);
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience;
• Course / block coordinator or equivalent;
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