LECTURER

DIVISION OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY 

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Lecturer.

The core purpose of the permanent position is to deliver lectures, teach and design and lead practicals and tutorials in Medical Microbiology to undergraduates BSc, BSc (Med)(Hons) and MBChB students, to contribute to continuous revision and development of the later curriculum.

Equally pertinent, is the design of the new curriculum for the proposed BSc Infectious Diseases & Immunology, as well as to design and assist with undergraduate and postgraduate research projects (inclusive of SSM and intercalator projects). The incumbent will also be required to co-host an African Research Society preceptorship and supervise or co-supervise postgraduate MSc and PhD students & PDRFs

The incumbent will also be expected to conceptualize, lead and execute research projects in Medical Microbiology. In this regard, the incumbent will be expected to develop/expand research collaborations, develop partnerships networks in his/her specific field of research and raise research funding by applying for grants from national and international funding bodies.

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to perform administrative functions at Departmental, Faculty and University level if needed, as well as functions related to teaching and research projects as well as Divisional TEC activities e.g. convene courses, manage research teams, manage funding of research, monitor operational expenses, write progress reports and conceptualize and contribute to community outreach and other Divisional TEC initiatives.

Requirements:

• A PhD in Medical Microbiology or Molecular Biology, or MBChB or NQF 9 Equivalent.
• Demonstration of having worked effectively and collaboratively as part of a team in an academic environment for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level as well as supervising or co-supervising postgraduate students for a minimum of 2 years.
• A developing track record in research outputs (including peer reviewed publications or conference outputs).
• Evidence of having co-supervised postgraduate students.

Advantageous

• Degree or diploma in education.
• Demonstrated research scholarship and a record of securing independent research funding.
• First author publication in peer reviewed journal.
• Postgraduate qualification in pathology, internal medicine or infectious diseases.

Responsibilities:

• Teach on delegated courses.
• Supervise/co-supervise post-graduate (Honours, Masters and Doctoral) students.
• Convene delegate undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Conduct research and establish collaborative research programme.
• Raise research funding.
• Perform delegated leadership, management and administrative functions.
• Translate research findings for public benefit.

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description, see link: (view)

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is R 974 126.

To apply, click the 'apply' button to create a profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number
• Highest qualification
• ID/Passport

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at [email protected] or 021 650 4505.

Closing date:               30 June 2026

Website:                     Division of Medical Microbiology

Reference number:    ID1393

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