Part Time Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand

Job Description

Department Description

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications from skilled, innovative and self motivated Occupational Therapists to join this dynamic and innovative department as a part time (50% appointment/21.25 hours per week) Lecturer in the field of Physical Occupational Therapy - Neurology. Applicants are required to work well in a team, and to work independently with minimal supervision.

Brief Description

Requirements:

• A recognized undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the HPCSA.
• At least three years clinical experience in the field of Physical Occupational Therapy- Neurology 
• Experience in the teaching and clinical supervision of students, particularly on the primary healthcare platform.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Preferences:

• A Master’s qualification, or studying towards a Master’s qualification, will be an advantage
• Experience in adult and paediatric neurology field of practice
• Clinical/work experience at primary level of care will be an advantage.
• Experience in research supervision, conference presentations and publication in journals will be an advantage.

Responsibilities: Teaching

• Contribute to the development and the maintenance of standards of the undergraduate Problem Based Learning (PBL) educational programme.
• Contribute to the development and the maintenance of standards of the postgraduate educational programme. •Facilitate a number of PBL sessions across the curriculum.
• Neurology- adults and paediatrics
• Therapeutic apparatus
• Physical assessments
• Co-coordination of the physical fieldwork for students in the 3rd year of study
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical fieldwork (if applicable).
• Contribute to the development and support of undergraduate and postgraduate students through mentoring and academic support. Administration and Management.
• Contribute to the general promotion and development of the department and the profession within the school, university and community. Contribute to the development of a cohesive teaching team, to organize fieldwork placements, develop PBL programmes, curriculum books and course outlines.
• Set and mark tests and examinations, compile marks and organise and co-ordinate fieldwork blocks.
• Oversee 3rd year physical subject and manage any problems with students’ progress. Research
• Develop a research profile, publish annually and contribute to the departmental research
• Protocol development and research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Professional Development
• Develop professional knowledge and skill as a therapist, academic and educator.

Enquiries: Dr. Fasloen Adams Tel: (011)7173701 or e-mail at [email protected], and further information: http://www.wits.ac.za/therapeuticsciences Closing Date: 21 June 2017

Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply: If you are passionate about what you do and you want to share your skills, please apply online via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za. Please include the following:

• A covering letter of motivation
• Detailed CV with names, current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of 3 referees
• Certified copies of Qualifications
• Certified copy of registration with professional bodies
• Certified copy of South African ID, or passport and work permit if not South African

The University is committed to employment equity. 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. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.