nGAP Lecturer Position : Basic Medical Sciences

Durban University of Technology

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • R450,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
nGAP Lecturer Post : Basic Medical SciencesSalary: Negotiable up to R450 000 (TCOE)The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT) is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. Phase 8 of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.Only South Africans who are 40 years or younger from the designated and underrepresented groups will be considered. The University is looking for aspirant academics in the following academic disciplines:Minimum requirements:
  • A Masters degree in Physiology, Public Health or equivalent, with an average of 70% or above in the Masters degree
Additional recommendations:
  • Good organisational and administrative skills.
  • Experience in E-learning.
  • Proficiency in research, writing and communications skills.
  • A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player.
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power-point, internet and email use.
Summary of duties:
  • Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Physiology, Epidemiology and Public Health
  • Supervision of students at post-graduate level.
  • Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning and research.
  • Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online media.
  • Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement projects.
  • Involvement in curriculum development.
  • Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
  • Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.
  • Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department.
  • Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
  • The successful candidate, if appointed as a lecturer, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 3 years of appointment
Contact Person: Maud MthembuEmail Address: careers@dut.ac.zaPost Status: PermanentConditions of Employment:In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to: * I. Commit to full participation i n the 6-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
  • Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appoi Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research load.
  • Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and
  • Commit to participate in the SSAU F Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching
  • Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated through the
  • Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the
  • Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepting such
  • Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of
  • Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where
  • Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support
  • Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAU F-Development
  • Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work i n the
  • Any conference/ international mobility costs paid by the nGAP and,
  • I 0% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of
  • Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to the appropriate contact person indicated above. Application form obtainable from our websiteI. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. * Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.Closing date: 31 JULY 2025"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy""The University reserves the right not to appoint"

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