Job Description

Post Number
8027588 (ITS 2157)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Community & Health Sciences -> Physiotherapy
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Bellville Medical Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
20/10/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Department of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Clinical Coordinator and Lecturer within the Department of Physiotherapy.

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

Teaching of undergraduate physiotherapy modules as per the requirements of the Department. Involvement in clinical supervision in their area of specialisation as well as general supervision. Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research. Engaging in community outreach. Participating in research programmes. Take responsibility for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university. Developing industry and academic partnerships.

Minimum Requirements

Master's in Physiotherapy. Evidence of research output. Experience in teaching at undergraduate level. Experience in clinical supervision. Registration with the Health Professional's Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist (Independent Practice Category).

Added advantages:

Be registered for their PhD or have a PhD. Have experience in postgraduate research supervision. Be proficient in at least two South African languages. Have a valid Driver's license.


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.