Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (Audiology) REFERENCE NUMBER: HS04/2024
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Candidates will also be required to do administration.
Minimum requirements
General Minimum Requirements
- All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Audiologist
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Valid code 08 driver’s license AND
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an Audiologist
Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer
- A PhD Degree in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at the tertiary level
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or PhD levels, appropriate for the level AND
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
Minimum requirements for Lecturer
- A Master's degree in the relevant discipline
- Experience in teaching and learning, and assessment practices in a relevant field at a tertiary institution
- Ability to make the necessary preparation and coordination of various teaching and examination schedules within the Discipline AND
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programs
A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty
Specialization in aural rehabilitation, cochlear implants and AVT training would be an advantage
Experience in student training and research supervision would be an advantage
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form, which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
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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