Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology
Listing reference: ukzn_000620
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY,
DURBAN CAMPUSES.
Job description
- The School of Medicine wishes to appoint an academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Candidates will be required to do administration.
Minimum requirements
- All applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Microbiology /Medical Microbiology
- A doctoral degree in Medical Microbiology or Virology
- At least 5 years relevant experience post PhD
- Evidence of acquiring research funds and internationalisation
- Evidence of administrative contributions to the Discipline/Faculty
- Evidence of innovation and involvement in academic development
- A proven track record in postgraduate supervision
- A proven track record in the research of infectious diseases, preferably in neglected tropical diseases
- Teaching, Administration and Research requirements, as applicable, in the University criteria guidelines and job profile
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver' s license
This post reports to the Academic Leader
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31July 2025.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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