Job Description

Minimum Requirements

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Demonstratable knowledge and experience of integrating blended learning approaches and the use of educational technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), for learning and teaching in higher education is essential to this position.


Minimum of 5 years' experience as an educator in higher education, with preference given to those with experience within health sciences.

For appointment at a lecturer level:

A masters degree (MA, MSc or Med) in a health sciences, social sciences or education field.


o For applicants with a health sciences / social science masters an education related higher degree (PGCE, PGDip HSE, MHSE or similar) is required.
o A masters with a topic related to the use blended learning approaches, the use of educational technologies (such as AI) in higher education will have preference.

For appointment at a senior lecturer level:

a PhD in a health sciences, social sciences or education related field.


o For applicants with a health sciences / social science related PhD, an education related higher degree (PGCE, PGDip HSE, MHSE or similar) is required.
o A PhD with a topic related to use blended learning approaches, the use of educational technologies (such as AI) in higher education will have preference.

Desirable skills and attributes:

Experience with leading faculty development initiatives and student skills development training within health sciences or higher education.


Knowledge and skilled use of a variety of applicable software for productivity and learning (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Chatbots, Office365, OpenOffice, web-applications), virtual learning environments (such as Canvas and Moodle) and basic media production (such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud).


Professional application of social networking media and practices (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)


Comfortable to present to large groups, various stakeholders and in front of a video camera


An innovative thinker who is not afraid to share ideas.


Research experience.


Strong communication and training skills.


Project management and work-flow management with good team-work skills.


General administration skills.



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How To Apply

For more information

, contact:


Prof Paula Barnard-Ashton, Tel. 011 717-3259; e-mail Address: paula.barnard-ashton@wits.ac.za

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://iwits.wits.ac.za/
Documents to be submitted with your application:


o a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this particular position
o a detailed CV, including contact details
o names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees
o certified copies of degrees
o SA ID (or passport and permit)
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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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