Lecturer in Anatomy X3
Listing reference: ukzn_000929
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
LECTURER (3 POSTS),
ANATOMY,
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
WESTVILLE CAMPUS.
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. The academic level of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions.
Minimum requirements
All applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Anatomy or related field
- A relevant Master’s degree
- A proven track record in research, Teaching, Administration and Research requirements, as applicable, in the University criteria guidelines and job profile
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver' s licence
A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty.
Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor L Lazarus on 031 - 260 7899
The relevant job profile is available from Mr MC Ntuli on 031- 260 4418
To apply for this post, please click on the following link: https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php OR copy this link to Microsoft Edge website and search for the reference number indicated above.
Furthermore, applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form – academic) which is available on the Vacancies website at https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/
The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 October 2026.
The University reserves the right to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches or not to make any appointment.
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practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the
appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based
formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and
selection process
Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when
applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms
of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a
consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance
practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the
appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based
formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and
selection process
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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