Senior Lecturer in Public Health

BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES)

The Department of Public Health at the University of Limpopo is seeking a highly

qualified Public Health Specialist who will lead the Health Promotion and Behavioural

Studies. The incumbent will provide strategic leadership, academic management,

and operational direction to these modules. The appointee will be tasked to ensure

the academic integrity, and financial viability of the Master of Public Health and

Postgraduate curricula and qualifications. Additionally, and amongst other key

functions, he/she will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing the

capacity of students in the Department of Public Health and also assist in

independent research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or Equivalent.

Possession of a doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health or Equivalent will

be an added advantage

At least a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution

in either the field of Public Health, Health Promotion and/or Behavioural

Studies.

Relevant academic management experience coupled with a proven

track record in teaching, research and community engagement.

High academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and

high academic credibility amongst peers.

Quantitative and qualitative research methods including statistical analysis

Evidence of recent conference papers presentations, and peer-reviewed
publications.

Evidence of postgraduate supervision (as main supervisor or co-supervisor)

Strategic planning and implementation experience.

Ability to mobilize and inspire others towards shared goals.

Knowledge of and implementation of quality assurance;
Advanced computer skills (MS Office suite).

Teaching, Supervision and Mentoring of postgraduate students.

Publication of research articles in accredited journals.

Supervision of students' work and co-publication with students.

Participation in community engagement projects.

GENERIC REQUIREMENTS

Advanced theoretical knowledge and insights into the field of Public Health.

Competence in communicating knowledge and facilitating teaching and

learning in a lecture, seminar, tutorial and/or assessment practices;
The ability to engage in curriculum design and development; and a

demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research.

A thorough understanding of fundamental research methodology and

competence in facilitating research tutorials/seminars and practical sessions;
and/or undertaking research projects, and production of research reports.

A substantial number of conference papers, peer-reviewed publications or

other acceptable research outputs.

Peer recognition as a specialist in the field of Public Health and potential to

make a substantial contribution to the discipline or field.

Ability to supervise research at the postgraduate level and to develop research
capacity.

An involvement in the wider academic community (e.g. editorships, review

requests, participation in professional bodies).

Capacity and willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities at

departmental or institutional levels and to assume leadership positions, either

in administration or in academic or professional activity.

Promotion of and/or active participation in community engagement projects

and/or leadership in establishing such projects.

Sound interpersonal skills, including a commitment to collegiality and equal
opportunity.

Competence as a Senior Lecturer, demonstrating that the applicant has been

recognized by the academic community for producing sound scholarship in

either the teaching or research categories, but preferably in both.

Ability to teach effectively at different academic levels, commensurate with

the nature of the post to which the applicant was previously appointed.

An interest in and engagement with the theory of teaching and learning, the

promotion of/active participation in teaching development programmes and

the capacity to play a role in curriculum design and development;
management of academic programmes; recognition for advanced teaching

practice and/or evidence of mentoring.

Ongoing research activity and dissemination of research findings, including

a reasonable record of publications in accredited and/or internationally

recognized research journals, commensurate with the applicant’s discipline

and the nature of the post to which the applicant was previously appointed.

Professional and academic standing in the field of Public Health.

The ability and willingness to encourage the intellectual and career aspirations

of staff and students.

Where appropriate, advanced research skills or capacity in the relevant

discipline or field and participation in development programmes. Must have

demonstrated strong research and academic leadership (e.g., by serving on

university committees, professional and academic associations, acting as

head of division or discipline), with competencies to serve as head