Lecturer- School of Healthcare Sciences - Department of Occupational Therapy - Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate physical and neurological conditions (including, but not limited to biomechanics and kinesiology); 
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students in the physical and neurological field of practice;  
• Administration and coordination of clinical placements;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects;
• Participating in skills training necessary for physical and neurological rehabilitation (undergraduate and postgraduate);
• Coordination of undergraduate modules, including updating course content with current literature and intervention strategies and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment for students;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching and learning, research and community engagement. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA);
• A DHET accredited publication must preferably be published in the last three years.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Scientific writing skills.