Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teach undergraduate
- and postgraduate courses with the emphasis on biomechanics;
- Play an active role as academic nationally and internationally;
- Conduct departmental
- and academic-related activities and responsibilities;
- Be involved in clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
- Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation area;
- Participate in community engagement and service delivery;
- Comply and assist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (HPCSA) directives and minimum standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Lecturer**:

- Master’s degree in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
- Minimum of two publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
- At least two years’ experience working as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
- Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data.

**Senior Lecturer**:

- PhD in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
- Minimum of five publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
- At least five years’ practice experience as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
- Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data;
- Conference papers delivered;
- At least two postgraduate students supervised (completed);
- Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching;
- Course/block co-ordinator or equivalent;
- Experience in academic curriculum development and administration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point);
- Interpersonal
- and mentoring skills;
- The ability to work independently and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
**Lecturer**:

- One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels;
- Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals are recommended;
- Illustrate potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
- Illustrate potential to become an established researcher;
- To study further and to conduct research;
- Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
- Record of national and/or international teamwork.

**Senior Lecturer**:

- Experience as supervisor of postgraduate students, preferably Masters level or higher;
- Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;
- Community engagement recommended.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive UP Academic CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2023
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions_



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