Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
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NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - DESMOND TUTU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE POSITION NUMBER: P003271 VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ANATOMY PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Medicines biomedical sciences in the foundational- and integrated phases of the MBChB programme would require the establishment of a fully functional, world-class, Clinical Anatomy division. Therefore, the Professor/Associate Professor in Anatomy is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing academic and technical leadership and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline of Clinical Anatomy within the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. Clinical Anatomy will be presented from a multimodal approach and therefore requires from the Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy to be a leader in traditional dissection, digital technologies, innovative teaching strategies, etc.
The Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy will be responsible to establish the Clinical Anatomy unit, including:
- Guidance into the physical infrastructure and equipment to provide for the full value chain in Clinical Anatomy, including the activation of a body donation programme and responsible sourcing of human cadavers and specimen adhering to ethical- and legal requirements.
- Contribution to the design, development and delivery of Clinical Anatomy, Histology and Embryology in the MBChB programmes spiral, integrated curriculum.
- Utilise innovative teaching strategies to optimise the multimodal approach.
- Foster third-stream income through training in Clinical Anatomy.
Teaching
- The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and clinical sessions.
- Development of course material with appropriate advice from, and support from learning design.
- Marking and assessment.
- Consultation with students.
- Supervision of major Honours/Masters or postgraduate research projects.
- The conduct of research.
- Involvement in professional activities.
- Contribute through learning activities and short courses.
- Establishment of a fully-fledged anatomy dissection facility with multi-model teaching and assessment for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Leadership in the running of Clinical Anatomy Department.
- A Masters degree in Anatomical Sciences (only applicable to Medical Specialist) (NQF level 9).
- A PhD in Anatomical Sciences (NQF level 10).
- Registration with The Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA).
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in medical education of Clinical Anatomy within the context of an MBChB curriculum (or related undergraduate medicine programme).
- A minimum of five (5) years evidence of experience in managing a Clinical Anatomy laboratory.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience where applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research, technical work, as subject matter specialist, and as leader within a national and international capacity, including innovative teaching strategies.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience with evidence of research outputs using impactful scholarly publications, conference proceedings, contributions to the discipline of Clinical Anatomy.
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Sciences Education.
- Professional membership with the Southern African Association of Health Educationalists.
- Digital literacy in Clinical Anatomy 3D modelling and related software.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theories and practice to enhance student performance.
- Research outputs.
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in student's educational development and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, efundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
- Expected to be involved in the development of and take responsibility for curricula.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Proficiency in English and knowledge of other official languages are recommended
- Effective communication skills with fellow academics and clinicians
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Petra Bester on 018 299 2094
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 29 August 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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