Senior Lecturer

**Advert reference**: uj_001847 **Advert status**: Online **Position Summary** **Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Doornfontein Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related**EE position**:Open to all**Level**:Skilled**Introduction** The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future". **Job description** - The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a Senior Lecturer qualified and registered in the field of Photodynamic Therapy and Photobiomodulation, who will contribute actively towards research, teaching and learning, in line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.- **Responsibilities**: - Teaching undergraduate students using diverse methods in the Faculty of Health Sciences. - Supervise postgraduate student's projects and actively participate in the research focus areas of the centre, producing research outputs, engaging collaborations and conference presentations. - Facilitate research within the domain of photodynamic therapy, cancer stem cells, photobiomodulation etc. - Overseeing laboratory operations assisting with laboratory planning and organization. - Maintaining a scholarly profile in line with position in an academic department. - Involvement in community engagement. **Minimum requirements** - PhD qualification in Biological/Life Sciences. - Minimum five (5) years' experience in research related to Photodynamic therapy and or Photobiomodulation. - Experience in teaching at university level and/or 3 years' of postdoctoral experience. - Involvement in community engagement. - Previous or current appointment as an executive committee member, board member, or similar high-level leadership position within international research organizations or associations. **Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**: - Excellent command in the field of photodynamic therapy, cancer stem cells and photobiomodulation. - Excellent written and verbal English communications skills. - Teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues. - Good planning and organisational skills. - Ability to self-manage own research group. - Enthusiasm and passion for education, research, and community engagement. - The ability to function independently as well as in a team. - Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure. **Recommendations**: - NRF rating. - Research experience in photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation, cancer stem cells, nanotechnology, natural product research, 3D culture, spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging. - Innovative teaching techniques and research project designing for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - A track record of postgraduate research supervision and publication. - Previous experience in appropriate research field. - Proven leadership experience in executive or strategic roles within international research organizations or associations. **Reporting to**: **Prof Heidi Abrahamse (Director: Laser Research Centre; DSI/NRF SARChi Chair)** **Enquiries**: **Enquiries regarding the job content**: Prof Heidi Abrahamse on Tel: (011) 559 6550**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**:Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 1531