Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Physiotherapy

University of Kwazulu Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Durban seeks a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Physiotherapy to contribute to teaching and research. The role requires a PhD in Physiotherapy, current registration with the HPCSA, and a proven track record in teaching and research publication. Applicants should demonstrate competence in postgraduate supervision and curriculum development. The deadline to apply is August 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist.
• Valid code 08 driver’s license.
• Evidence of sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning.
• Perform administrative work as module coordinator.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development

Computer literacy

Research publication

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Physiotherapy

Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job title : Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Physiotherapy

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POST), DISCIPLINE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY.

Job description

The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, learning, research and community engagement.

Successful candidate will be required to perform some administrative work, such as, but not limited to, acting as module(s) coordinator.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (for both posts)

All applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist

Applicants must have a relevant PhD degree in Physiotherapy.

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Valid code 08 driver’s license

Demonstrated competence in postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications.

For appointment at Associate Professor

Evidence of appropriate teaching experience and curriculum development experience in a relevant field (musculoskeletal rehabilitation and community practice) at the tertiary level

Evidence of current and sustained research publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level

A sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Master's and PhD levels, appropriate for the level

Evidence of sustained and successful award of external research grants AND

Evidence of national / or international recognition in a research area within the discipline.

For appointment at Senior lecturer level :

Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field (musculoskeletal rehabilitation and community practice) at a tertiary level;

Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals (A minimum of five publications in peer-reviewed SAPSE-accredited journals)

A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Master's and / or PhD levels, appropriate for the level AND

Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.

Apply by : 8 August 2025

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