Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Biokinetics and Sport Science Division, Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate- and postgraduate courses with the emphasis on biomechanics;
• Play an active role as academic nationally and internationally;
• Conduct departmental- and academic-related activities and responsibilities;
• Be involved in clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
• Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation area;
• Participate in community engagement and service delivery;
• Comply and assist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (HPCSA) directives and minimum standards

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
• Minimum of two publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
• At least two years’ experience working as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
• Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
• Minimum of five publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
• At least five years’ practice experience as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
• Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data;
• Conference papers delivered;
• At least two postgraduate students supervised (completed);
• Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching;
• Course/block co-ordinator or equivalent;
• Experience in academic curriculum development and administration.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Evidence of research, postgraduate supervision, teaching and/or practical application of biomechanics in sport science and biokinetics;
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point);
• Interpersonal- and mentoring skills;
• The ability to work independently and in a team.
• Added Advantages And Preferences

Lecturer:

• One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels;
• Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals are recommended;
• Illustrate potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Illustrate potential to become an established researcher;
• To study further and to conduct research;
• Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
• Record of national and/or international teamwork.

Senior Lecturer

• Experience as supervisor of postgraduate students, preferably Masters level or higher;
• Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;
• Community engagement recommended.