Career Opportunities at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:         

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Participating in skills training and assessment;
• Updating course content and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Conducting research at a national and international competitive level;
• Participating in the Department, School of Health Care Sciences and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing Science;
• Qualification in Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Education;
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• At least 1 DHET accredited publication;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in a clinical environment;
• PhD in Nursing Science;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• At least one-year teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution;
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Human Anatomy (including in the dissection hall) at a tertiary level;
• Being intimately involved in research in a related field;
• Acting as a supervisor for postgraduate students, including the publication thereof;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer Clinical:

• Masters in Medicine/Dentistry
• Research experience in Human Anatomical Sciences with 1 accredited publications;
• Registration with HPCSA (if qualified as a Dentist or Medical Practitioner);

Lecturer Basic Sciences

• A scientific related Masters degree 
• Research experience in Human Anatomical Sciences with 2 accredited publications (preferably in last 3 years and ISI journals);

Senior Lecturer Clinical:

• Masters in Medicine/Dentistry
• 3 years teaching experience (Preferbaly in Human Anatomy);
• 3 accredited scientific publications (preferably in ISI journal);
• Postgraduate student supervision (2 Masters);
• Conference papers delivered;
• Community engagement;
• Curriculum development/innovation;
• Registration with HPCSA.

Senior Lecturer Basic Sciences: 

• A relevant Doctorate degree in Health Sciences
• 5 accredited scientific publications (preferably in ISI journal);
• 3 years teaching experience (Preferbaly in Human Anatomy);
• Postgraduate student supervision (2 Masters or higher);
• Conference papers delivered;
• Community engagement;
• Curriculum development/innovation.

Associate Professor (Clinical):

• A Doctorate degree in Medicine/Dentistry
• Evidence of pstgraduate supevision of Masters and PhD supervised;
• 5 years teaching experience in anatomy/embryology/osteology; 
• 12 accredited publications (recent and 50% in the ISI jourrnals);
• Course /block coordinator or equivalent;
• Significant curriculam development/innovation;
• Community engagement;
• Registration with HPCSA.

Associate Professor (Basic Sciences):

• A Doctorate degree in Health Sciences;
• Evidence of pstgraduate supevision of Masters and PhD supervised (4 Masters completed and evidence of current PhDsupervision);
• 5 Years teaching experience in anatomy/embryology/osteology; 
• 5 Accredited publications (recent and 50% in the ISI jourrnals);
• Conference papers presented internaionally;
• NRFrating or evidence of being an established researcher;
• Course /block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some curricilam developmentinnovation.
• Community engagement.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Illustrate potential to become an established lecturer/researcher;
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office;
• Strong leadership and communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and in a team;
• Interpersonal- and mentoring skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A strong and proven record of research and postgraduate student supervision in Human Anatomy, Embryology and Histology, including peer-reviewed publications;
• Experience in teaching undergraduate students in the allied health professions (e.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Radiography, Oral Hygiene and BCMP);
• Experience in management and maintenance of laboratories histology and dissection hall as well as relevant equipment;
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of anatomical prosections used for teaching;
• Member of ASSA (Anatomical Society of Southern Africa) or an equivalent professional society.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Professor and Dean will be responsible to:

• Align the Faculty's ethos, vision, and mission with the University's;
• Ensure the Faculty meets its strategic goals and performance targets;
• Provide strong academic leadership and enhance the Faculty's academic stature;
• Market the Faculty, engage in fundraising, and promote regional, national, and international liaisons with alumni, other academic institutions, research organisations, professional bodies, government, civil society, and the broader community; and
• Foster an environment conducive to research, teaching and learning excellence, and community engagement;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate doctorate in Health Sciences;
• Requisite qualifications and experience for appointment as a full professor at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship;
• At least five (5) years of senior management experience in higher education;
• Proven managerial expertise, skills, and competencies to manage all areas of the Faculty, including knowledge of and experience in finance, human resources, marketing, and engagement;
• A strong understanding of the importance of research in health sciences;
• Proven experience in generating external funding; and
• Registration with a professional body.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Recognised academic status in Health Sciences at the professorial level;
• Research excellence and high-quality publications;
• Proven teaching accomplishments and supportive research, teaching, and learning culture;
• Strong academic leadership and faculty management skills;
• Visionary capacity aligned with the University's vision and transformation goals, including curriculum transformation; and
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Senior management experience in a research-intensive institution
• NRF-rating

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

Psychotherapeutic counselling services to students/young adults, to promote academic success and emotional wellness:

• Rendering counselling services (individually and group work), and present programmes to enhance student emotional wellness;
• Providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and other client profiles at other campuses and sites, as part of training requirements;
• Consultation with Head: Student Counselling and colleagues;

Development of preventative and self-help, academic and therapeutic programmes in view of the identified needs of students:

• Developing new programmes according to the identified needs;
• Co-operating and receiving feedback from internal role players by ways of applicable data and research;

Career testing and academic support services and programmes:

• Developing and delivering academic support services and programmes;
• Providing feedback to students and parents after testing/counselling;
• Consulting with academic personnel, relevant internal and external role players, and students, to determine needs, problems and possibilities for programmes and other relevant interventions;

Research:

• Contributing to research to support the department in developing tailor-made programmes in line with the academic and emotional needs of the student population at the University of Pretoria;

Professional development;

• Enhancing personal level of knowledge by way of studying applicable literature and research to ensure continuous learning and training;
• Participating in case presentation for the purpose of evaluation by supervisors and/or other professionals;
• Undergoing mandatory weekly supervision;

Participation in institutional activities:

• Participating as a team member within the Student Counselling Unit in all its activities and its networks within the University.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven registration as a MA student in Counselling Psychology at an accredited university/college;
• Registration as student/intern with HPCSA (Counselling psychology);
• Compliance in the above with the HPCSA regulations;
• Completed course work as part of first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training;
• Successful practical work as part of first year MA/MSc Counselling Psychology training.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of the following:

• Psychological interventions at a professional level;
• Short term and brief therapy techniques;
• A range of psychometric assessments;
• The Code of Ethics and Conduct for Psychologists (HPCSA);
• Ability to diagnose psychological problems and psychopathology within the Scope of Practice for Counselling psychologists; 
• Flexibility as the service demands require;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage crisis interventions;
• Professionalism, confidentiality and sensitivity towards the diversity of students;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and e-mail;
• Ethical insight and reliability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Practical experience within a clinic environment;
• Experience with psychological assessments and psychometric tests;
• Experience with report writing;
• Registration with the Professional Board for Psychology of the HPCSA as an intern Psychologist, prior to or simultaneous to, taking up the position.