Job TitleLECTURER.2.01LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameOccupational TherapyDepartment DescriptionGeneralist Occupational Therapy Lecturer (Part-time 50% post)
Applications are invited for a 50% part-time, permanent lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is responsible for the education and training of occupational therapists at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In addition, the Department has a strong legacy of leadership, research excellence and contributes significantly to the scientific training of postgraduates in the School of Therapeutic Sciences.

The University wishes to appoint a motivated individual, who will be able to contribute to the Department s reputation and endeavours in Teaching and Learning, Research, Service to the academic and professional community, and its income-generating activities.


Brief Description
Responsibilities:
a) Teaching and Learning
Contribute to teaching the Model of Creative Ability to first, second and third year undergraduate occupational therapy students.
Contribute to teaching work practice theory including work study to undergraduate occupational therapy students
Contribute to the development and the maintaining of standards of the undergraduate Problem Based Learning educational program.
Supervising second, third and fourth year students at clinical fieldwork in psychiatry and physical rehabilitation.
Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

b) Research
Develop a research profile, publish annually and contribute to the departmental research programme. An existing publication record will be advantageous.

c) Administration, Management and Income Generation Activities
Administration of student marks, fieldwork and examination timetables.
Coordinate elective fieldwork.
Set and mark tests and examinations, compile marks and organize and co-ordinate fieldwork blocks.
Contribute to the Department s Income Generation Programmes.

d) Professional Development and Service to the Academic and Professional Community
Contribute to the general promotion and development of the department and the profession within the school, university and community.
Contribute to department, school, faculty and university meetings.
Contribute to the development of the profession.
Develop professional knowledge and skill as an occupational therapy academic and educator and researcher.
Develop professional knowledge and skill in the field of psychiatry and public health.

Qualifications and Experience:

Current registration with the HPCSA as an occupational therapist in independent practice
Applicants must be in possession of at least a Master s degree in occupational therapy, or a relevant equivalent.
Sound knowledge of the Model of Creative Ability.
A postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences Education would be an advantage.
Sound knowledge of Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards is an advantage.
At least three (3) years experience in generalist occupational therapy practice. Additional experience at a tertiary educational institution is an advantage.
Must have a South African driver's license.

Enquiries: Mrs Matty van Niekerk, Head of Department. E-mail: matty.vanniekerk@wits.ac.za

Closing date: 19 March 2025
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The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.Minimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrencyAmount of TravelWork At Home