SENIOR LECTURER (EPIDEMIOLOGY)

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology within the Discipline of Public Health, School of Medicine at Howard College Campus. The appointee will develop and contribute to epidemiology teaching and research as part of a multidisciplinary Public Health team.

Responsibilities include team-based research, postgraduate teaching and supervision, with reporting to the Head of Discipline.

Qualifications

• Epidemiology teaching experience required.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to Epidemiology teaching and research.
• Participate in team-based research, postgraduate teaching and supervision.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration within Public Health.

Skills

Bachelor's in Epidemiology

PhD in Epidemiology

Epidemiology teaching

Publications

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology

PhD in Epidemiology

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups per our employment equity plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SENIOR LECTURER (EPIDEMIOLOGY)

DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NUMBER: UKZN_000941

The SCHOOL OF MEDICINE wishes to appoint an academic with relevant experience in epidemiology who will be based in the Discipline of Public Health. The candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to Epidemiology teaching and research as part of a multidisciplinary team in Public Health. The candidate will participate in team-based research, post-graduate teaching, and research supervision in the Discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology or a related field;
• A PhD Degree in Epidemiology or a related field
• Epidemiology teaching experience.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages

The post reports to the Head of Discipline. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor Saloshni Naidoo on 031 2604008 or [e-mail]. A request for a job profile may be directed to Mrs NR Shabalala on 031 260 7886 or [e-mail]

Appointment to the permanent post will be on the January 2018 conditions of service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.

The University, however, reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process.The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislativerequirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronicand paper-based formatsthat are used for processing of the personalinformation recorded through this recruitment and selection process.