"Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer - Department of Anatomical Sciences"

Job Title Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer

Location Johannesburg, ZA

Organization Name Department of Anatomical Sciences

Department Description

The Department of Anatomical Sciences was established in 1919. The Department currently comprises of three academic divisions:

· Morphological Anatomy

· Histology and Embryology

· Biological Anthropology

The Department of Anatomical Sciences in the School of Biomedical Sciences seeks to make an appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor. More information about the Department of Anatomical Sciences can be found here: https://www.wits.ac.za/anatomicalsciences/

Brief Description

This is a full-time permanent position to undertake the following:

1. Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Anatomical Sciences courses.
2. Supervision of postgraduate research.
3. Advance existing research within the Department and/or develop new areas of research in Anatomical Sciences.
4. Provide mentoring to students.

Job Requirements

• A PhD in Anatomical Sciences or related discipline with identifiable strength in Histology and Embryology is required for an appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

• Experience in curriculum development, teaching, and learning in Anatomical Sciences.

Associate Professor

Teaching Experience:

Evidence of teaching load, course (curriculum) development and academic administration, planning and development in Anatomical Sciences.

A formal qualification in Health Sciences Education would be an advantage.

Graduation of at least four (4) Masters and at least one (1) doctoral student or equivalent level

Research Experience:

Established research record and output. Evidence of an independent and ongoing research programme. Evidence of grantsmanship external to the University.

A minimum of 20 DoHET/ISI accredited publications and as the first and/or last (senior) authorships on at least ten (10) publications.

Principal investigator on grant applications, recipient of awards.

Senior Lecturer

Teaching Experience:

Evidence of teaching load, course (curriculum) development and academic administration, planning and development.

A formal qualification in Health Sciences Education would be an advantage.

Graduation of at least two (2) postgraduate students at master’s level

Research Experience:

Demonstrate self-initiated, independent research and ongoing scholarly ability.

Evidence of grantsmanship would be an advantage.

A minimum of eight (8) DoHET/ISI-accredited original research publications and be the first or senior author on at least four (4) publications.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

Closing Date: 13 June 2025

To apply:

Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za

· A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

· A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees.

· Certified copies of qualifications.

· South African identity document or passport and permit.

The University is committed to employment equity, and as a result, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.