Lecturer – Faculty of Health Sciences – School of Medicine – Department of Physiology

Faculty: Health Sciences

Department: Physiology

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

DIVISION OF BIOKINETICS AND SPORTS SCIENCES

LECTURER

PROMNES POST LEVEL 08

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Biokinetics and/or Sport Science;

• Planning, presenting and assessing practical and clinical skills training for undergraduate and postgraduate students;

• Facilitating the development of professional competencies in exercise testing, clinical assessment, exercise prescription and the monitoring of exercise interventions;

• Contributing to the clinical and practical supervision of students;

• Teaching students to apply evidence-based exercise interventions for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with chronic disease, disability, injury or other special considerations;

• Playing an active academic role at national and international levels;

• Contributing to departmental and broader academic activities and responsibilities;

• Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students;

• Conducting collaborative research within their area of specialisation, preferably in high-performance or applied sport science;

• Participating in community engagement and professional and institutional standards;

• Ensuring alignment of activities with the directives and minimum standards of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA);

• Supporting the implementation of the directives and minimum standards of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Biokinetics, Sports Science or a closely related discipline;

• Minimum of 2 accredited publications in peer-reviewed journals (ideally more, preferably in the last 3 years and in ISI journals)

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Biokineticist.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Sound theoretical and applied knowledge of Biokinetics and/ or Sport Science;

• The ability to explain and demonstrate clinical and practical procedures to students;

• Knowledge of appropriate professional, ethical and safety requirements;

• Demonstrated potential to become an established researcher and academic; 

• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

• Some first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals;

• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; and

• The ability to contribute across the teaching, research, professional service and administrative activities of the Division.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in Biokinetics, Sport Science or a closely related discipline;

• At least 1 year teaching, tutoring or clinical supervision experience;

• Valid driver’s licence.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. 

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. 

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;

• Certified copies of qualifications;

• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;

• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);

• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE:  14 September 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  Mr CN Lekhoane, Tel: (012) 356 3241 or via email [email protected] for application-related enquiries, and Prof P Wood, Tel (012) 420 6064 or via email [email protected] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2026­­, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.