Lecturer – (2117) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

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. 

Closing Date
20/10/2025