Senior Lecturer and Lecturer Positions : Basic Medical Sciences

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durban University of Technology seeks qualified candidates for permanent teaching positions in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. Successful candidates will provide teaching, engage in research, and contribute to community outreach, fulfilling essential academic and administrative roles within the university.

Qualifications

• PhD registration preferred for senior lecturers.
• Minimum teaching experience of 3-5 years required based on position.
• Demonstrated scholarship in teaching with recent publications.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and assessment in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
• Supervision of research students and curriculum development.
• Preparation of teaching materials and involvement in community initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research participation

Community engagement

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral Qualification in Anatomy

Master’s degree in Anatomy or equivalent

Tools

MSWord

PowerPoint

Job description

Department of Basic Medical Sciences

Positions: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

Ref: 20000111 and 20000915

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral Qualification in Anatomy
• At least 5 years’ teaching/research experience at tertiary level.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published in the preceding three years three publications (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.).
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level and above.
  
  

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Anatomy or equivalent field
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience (including dissection) at tertiary level.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD
  
  

Additional Recommendations:

• Experience with e-learning
• Computer literacy in MSWord, PowerPoint and internet usage Proficiency in research or tertiary education instruction will be an advantage
• Teaching experience and/or educational qualifications, preferably in the field of medical education
• Experience in curriculum development
  
  

Summary Of Duties:

• Teaching and assessment of modules/ subjects in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences
• Research participation and supervision of research students.
• Preparation and development of learning / teaching materials and facilitation of practicals.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
• Involvement in community engagement initiatives organized by the department/faculty
• Participate in Faculty and University wide activities and functions.
• Administrative and auxiliary duties in line with the above functions
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Department
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
• The successful candidate, if appointed as a lecturer, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 5 years of appointment
  
  

Department of Basic Medical Sciences

Lecturer Position : Ref: 20001805

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Anatomy and/or Physiology or equivalent field
• A minimum of at least 3 years teaching experience at Tertiary Level.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD
  
  

Additional Recommendations:

• Experience with e-learning
• Computer literacy in MSWord, PowerPoint and internet usage
• Proficiency in research or tertiary education instruction will be an advantage
• Teaching experience and/or educational qualifications, preferably in the field of medical education
• Experience in curriculum development
  
  

Summary Of Duties:

• Teaching and assessment of modules/ subjects in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences
• Research participation and supervision of research students.
• Preparation and development of learning / teaching materials and facilitation of practicals.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
• Involvement in community engagement initiatives organized by the department/faculty
• Participate in Faculty and University wide activities and functions.
• Administrative and auxiliary duties in line with the above functions
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Department
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
• The successful candidate, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 5 years of appointment
  
  

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Miss M Mthembu, Tel: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [e-mail].

Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2025

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”