1102 Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Health Sciences

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences Department of Health Sciences
Bloemfontein Campus

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes, and to execute appropriate community projects.

1. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
2. Research
3. Administration and Leadership
4. Community Service / Engagement

• Clinical Technology
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Research

Permanent Academic

R (Senior Lecturer); R 1 (Associate Professor) (2026 Salary scales to be determined)

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value". Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

• A relevant SAQA-approved Doctoral-level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Clinical Technology/Health-related qualification.
• Six (6) years' teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
• Evidence of research output, postgraduate supervision and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT's promotion requirements, which requires:
  • 3.0 credit units at Senior Lecturer level or 4.5 cumulative credit units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
  • Three completed master's degrees as a main supervisor; OR two completed doctorates (as main supervisor) at Senior Lecturer level OR four completed master's degrees OR three cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor) OR at least one completed master's degrees (as main supervisor) and at least 9.0 cumulative credit units.
  • Ten cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least three cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference.
  • Lead/manage at least one research project.

• A relevant Doctorate-level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Clinical Technology/Health-related qualification.
• Four (4) years' teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
• Evidence of research output, postgraduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT's promotion requirements, which requires:
  • 1.5 credit outputs (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
  • Two completed master's degrees as co supervisor; or one completed master's degree as supervisor. (Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level)
  • Four cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least one should be an international presentation/paper (international conferences held in South Africa are also regarded as international conferences).
  • Involvement in at least one community project (related to the teaching and learning, and the research and innovation curriculum).

• Peer reviewed publication track record in the field of specialisation (h index or i10 index).
• Visible engagement in a relevant research community.
• Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources.
• In possession of a teaching qualification in higher education.
• In possession of a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage).
• Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of interaction/engagement with professional community and the society.
• Evidence of work experience in multicultural environments is an asset.
• Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset.

Prof. PH Mfengwana ()

Recruitment Office ()

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