VACANCY BULLETIN
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
[BIOCHEMISTRY/PARASITOLOGY]
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Post level: 7/8
Ref. 12/322b
The Department of Biomedical Sciences, in the Faculty of Science has a permanent position of
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry/Parasitology at the Arcadia Campus
Critical Performance Areas
 Teaching and Learning in the discipline of Biochemistry or Parasitology.
 Research and supervision of post-graduate students.
 Leading role in developing and revising the curriculum in collaboration with industry stakeholders.
 Ability to attract external funding for research and to be a leader in one of the research niche
areas of the department.
 Liaise with industry and other stakeholders regarding excursions, research and community
projects.
 Curriculum development.
 Engagement in community projects.
 Participate in Departmental, Faculty and Institutional Activities.
 Responsible for administrative tasks relating to the learning programmes of the Department.
Minimum Requirements:
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A relevant Doctoral Degree.
A BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry or Para-Clinical Science with specialization in molecular
biology.
A Qualification in Education will be a strong recommendation.
Five (5) years of teaching experience and/or research or industry experience with
evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Research experience in Ethno botany will be a strong recommendation.
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 A relevant Master’s Degree
 A BSc (Hons) in Zoology or Animal Science and/or B-Tech Degree in Veterinary
Technology with specialization in Parasitology.
 BVSc may be considered.
 A Qualification in Education will be a strong recommendation.
 Three (3) years of teaching experience and/or research or industry.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
VACANCY BULLETIN
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection
instruments.
Send your CV to: RecruitmentNS@tut.ac.za
Closing Date: 30 November 2012 Enquiries: Prof P Marais, Tel: 012 382 6208, Prof J du
Toit, Tel: 012 382 6307. NB. If we have not responded within a Month from the closing date,
you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into
with short-listed candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
It is the intention of the University to promote representatively in respect of race, gender and
disability through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to candidates from the
designated groups.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.