University of the Witwatersrand Recruits Lecturer

Department: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Position: LECTURER

Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.

Description:The Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics has undertaken pioneering work in Bioethics, including establishment of flexible delivery of on-line modules and the development of wide ranging curricula for medical, dental and the allied health professional students. The Centre seeks to fill a part-time position of a Lecturer. This will be a contract post until the end of March 2013.

Requirements: A Masters or PhD in Bioethics, Medical Law or Applied Ethics; Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and research experience with an appropriate publication record in the field of Bioethics, Medical Law or Applied Ethics. A track record of generating research funding is also recommended.

 

Duties:

• Teach and coordinate courses at undergraduate and Post Graduate levels
  • Supervision of Post Graduate students
  • To conduct and co-ordinate research
  • To participate fully in the activities of the Centre and the School, as well as research and    community outreach programmes.

The incumbent will be directly responsible to the Head of the Centre in all matters relating to Centre activities and will be involved in Centre administration.

Telephonic enquiries may be directed to Professor Ames Dhai on 011 717 2718 or [email protected] and written applications, including a covering letter, comprehensive CV and 3 contactable references (email addresses and telephone numbers to be included), must be forwarded to Ms Rose Mohale, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Street , Parktown.  Applications can be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed on 086 579 2232

CLOSING DATE :  24 June 2011

Closing Date: 24 June 2011

Contact Person: ROSE MOHALE

Contact Person Email: [email protected]

Fax Applications to: N/A

To Apply: Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to ROSE MOHALE, Faculty of health sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050.

Alternatively – Fax: N/A or E-mail: [email protected]