SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
The Wits School of Public Health (Wits SPH) is one of the largest Schools of Public Health in South Africa, with an international reputation for its teaching programmes, conducting high quality and relevant research, community outreach and policy engagement activities.
SENIOR LECTURER IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
The Wits SPH wishes to recruit a Senior Lecturer with excellent skills in epidemiology, including disease surveillance. The successful candidate will take responsibility for epidemiology research and the teaching of epidemiology courses in the Master of Science in Epidemiology and other postgraduate programmes offered by the Wits SPH. The candidate will also be responsible for leading a research niche within the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Brief DescriptionResponsibilities
Teach epidemiology to Wits SPH students and short course participants
Lead and co-ordinate epidemiology courses in the Wits SPH
Actively participate in Wits SPH postgraduate students research supervision and mentoring
Contribute to and play a leading role in the development and expansion of the Wits SPH Epidemiology research portfolio
Actively participate in the academic endeavours of the school
Represent the school in epidemiology discourse and fora
Requirements
At least three years formal teaching experience in epidemiology or a related quantitative field
Supervision of post-graduate students to completion
Ability to lead a quantitative research programme and to deliver high-quality research results
Publication of at least 8 articles in peer-reviewed journals
Interest in and commitment to building research capacity
Active participation in international epidemiology community activities
Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
Good writing and conceptual skills
Evidence of successful grant applications
Qualifications
A PhD in epidemiology and/or public health. Those with clinical or medical background will have an added advantage.
Remuneration
The remuneration package offered will depend on qualifications and experience and is subject to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) regulations.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyPlease note that all shortlisted applicants will be required to present their vision for training and research in epidemiology at the Wits School of Public Health.
To apply:
Closing date: 14 February 2025
Please submit your application using the following I-Recruitment link:
www.wits.ac.za/vacancies or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za
Documents to be submitted with your application:
A cover letter motivating your suitability for the post
Detailed and up to date CV with names and e-mail addresses of three recent (3) referees,
ID (or passport and permit)
Copies of qualification certificates and professional membership
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the designated South African groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment, to re-advertise and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
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