1102 Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Health Sciences

Bloemfontein
Salary: R93 703.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education
Reference: 183625

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Employer: Central University of Technology, Free State

1102 Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer: Health Sciences
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES │ Department of Health Sciences
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes, and to execute appropriate community projects

Main tasks

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Research
Administration and Leadership
Community Service / Engagement

Subject fields(s)

Clinical Technology
Pharmacology
Clinical Research

Nature of appointment: Permanent Academic

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 979 931 (Senior Lecturer); R 1 124 437(Associate Professor) (2026 Salary scales to be determined)

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

To be appointed as an Associate Professor:

A relevant SAQA-approved Doctoral-level degree (i.e. D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Clinical Technology/Health-related qualification.
Six (6) years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
Evidence of research output, postgraduate supervision and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which requires:
- 3.0 credit units at Senior Lecturer level or 4.5 cumulative credit units (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
- Three completed master’s degrees as a main supervisor; OR two completed doctorates (as main supervisor) at Senior Lecturer level OR four completed master’s degrees OR three cumulative completed doctorates (as main supervisor) OR at least one completed master’s degrees (as main supervisor) and at least 9.0 cumulative credit units.
- Ten cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least three cumulative presentations/posters at an international conference.
- Lead/manage at least one research project.

To be appointed as Senior Lecturer:

A relevant Doctorate-level degree (i.e., D Tech / PhD/ NQF 10 or equivalent) in Clinical Technology/Health-related qualification.
Four (4) years’ teaching/lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
Evidence of research output, post-graduate supervision, and presentations at national and international conferences in line with CUT’s promotion requirements, which requires:
- 1.5 credit outputs (books, chapters in books, articles in accredited journals, papers published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, patents, etc.)
- Two completed master’s degrees as co-supervisor; or one completed master’s degree as supervisor. (Not applicable if the applicant already has a minimum of 2.0 publication, research or innovation credit outputs at Lecturer level)
- Four cumulative presentations/papers at conferences, of which at least one should be an international presentation/paper (international conferences held in South Africa are also regarded as international conferences).
- Involvement in at least one community project (related to the teaching and learning, and the research and innovation curriculum).

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And / Or Experience

To be appointed as an Associate Professor:

Peer reviewed publication track record in the field of specialisation (h-index or i10-index).
Visible engagement in a relevant research community.
Evidence of the acquisition of research grants from local and international sources.
In possession of a teaching qualification in higher education.
In possession of a National Research Foundation Rating (NRF rating is an added advantage).
Evidence of the ability to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Evidence of interaction/engagement with professional community and the society.
Evidence of work experience in multicultural environments is an asset.
Evidence of relevant industry experience is an asset.

Job-Related Enquiries: Prof. PH Mfengwana (pntsoeli@cut.ac.za)

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)

To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 05 June 2026

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