Lecturer: Biomedical Sciences (5-year Contract) - (7545)

Lecturer: Biomedical Sciences (5-year Contract) - (7545)

Job Title: Lecturer: Biomedical Sciences (5-year Contract)

Faculty: Health & Wellness Sciences

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Campus/ Location: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Type: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Advert Closing Date: 10/11/2024

Job Purpose:

The lecturer must be able to teach at undergraduate level in the Biomedical Sciences Department with the aim of producing future Medical laboratory science graduates who will be able to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, advance to higher qualifications and participate in research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in the field of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience and/or 4 years clinical practice experience in medical laboratory diagnostic laboratories.
• Be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Scientist.
• The incumbent will be expected to enroll for the HDHET or equivalent to improve lecturing skills.

Recommendations:

• Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science degree and are registered with the HPCSA in one of the following professional categories: Clinical Pathology, Cytogenetics, Virology, Histology, Microbiology, Clinical chemistry.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Recent track record of research supervision and publication.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

• Lecturing of subjects included in the curriculum of the BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science.
• Develop appropriate teaching material of subjects being offered on the BHSc programme.
• Perform academic administration tasks including those involved in the articulation programme.
• Promote and participate in community engagement projects and maintain links with role players.
• Be involved and assist with quality assurance and regulatory body accreditation.
• Identify at risk students, develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise academic activities.
• Conduct research and contribute towards departmental research output.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal and high-level presentation and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Teamwork and co-operation.
• Strong learners focus and adaptability.
• Quality oriented work ethic.
• Support of diversity.
• Computer literacy in MS Office suite.

General Information:

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: Ms Keabetswe Kebautloile at kebautloilek@cput.ac.za (Human Capital Department).

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.