Job Description

Post Number
A882
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Medical Biosciences
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
N/A
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
28/9/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.


The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.


The Department of Medical Biosciences (MBS) is comprised of the three interrelated disciplines of Physiology, Anatomy, and Medical Microbiology. Housed within the Faculty of Science, the Department offers service courses to the Faculties of Dentistry, Community and Health Sciences, and the School of Pharmacy at the undergraduate level and across Faculties at the postgraduate level.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Physiology Be able to teach specific Physiology content across the various modules of MBS Conduct research and publish in the field of Physiology Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision Undertake curriculum development and assessment Participate in community engagement and outreach Play a role in the administrative activities of the Department and Faculty Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Minimum Requirements

MSc qualification in the research field of Physiology and registered for a PhD in Physiology or related field, with a clear plan for completion Experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Physiology Evidence of relevant high-quality, peer-reviewed research outputs. A record of postgraduate research supervision at Honours level. Evidence of active participation in community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.

Key competencies include:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Presentation and facilitation skills Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment Student-focused approach Planning and organising skills Computer literacy and e-learning skills Technical expertise and professional knowledge in their discipline, along with proficiency in key strategic areas, including learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement, and professional leadership Clear demonstration of the ability, or knowledge of key steps, to independently conduct research

Advantages:

Experience in teaching Microbiology and/or Immunology In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.