PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EPIDEMIOLOGY)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
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.
The academic designation/salary grade of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions, which is available on the HR Website https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements for Both Levels:
- Applicants should have:
- A PhD in Epidemiology or a related field.
- Epidemiology teaching experience.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Successful supervision of postgraduate students.
- Valid driver’s license
Essential Requirements
- Grantsmanship
- Evidence if academic citizenship.
For appointment as an Associate Professor:
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience in teaching/lecturing
- Evidence of curriculum development
- A minimum of eighteen publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of Master's and PhD students in the last five (5) years.
- Evidence of sustained and successful attraction of research grants from external sources, participating in international research projects and collaborative initiatives.
- Evidence of providing service in a leadership position/s (academic leader of discipline, programme coordinator/research unit)
For appointment as Professor:
- A minimum of nine years of relevant experience in teaching/lecturing
- Evidence of curriculum development.
- A minimum of thirty-one publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- A sustained track record of successful supervision of Master's and PhD students in the last five (5) years
- Evidence of a sustained record of attracting and winning substantial research grants as PI (or Co-PI) from external sources.
- Evidence of providing service in a leadership position/s (academic leader of discipline, programme coordinator/research unit)
- Evidence of academic citizenship through academic contributions such as delivery of keynote addresses, development of policy and research briefs, or development of practice guidelines that contribute to the professionalisation of Epidemiology.
- Evidence of successful and verifiable mentorship of emerging scholars/ researchers and transformation candidates.
The post reports to the Head of Discipline. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor Saloshni Naidoo on 031 2604008 or naidoos71@ukzn.ac.za. A request for a job profile may be directed to Mr NB Ngubo on 031 2607205 or ngubon1@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 March 2026. The University, however, reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the relevant application form: Academic, which is available by clicking the following link: https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/, when applying for this post.
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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