Medical Research jobs in Gauteng

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Biology Lecturer, with specialisation in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Genetics at our Midrand campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor

• This is a part-time contractual agreement, which will require a flexible work schedule (generally during normal business hours) and will be remunerated on a hourly basis as per operational requirements.

Purpose:

• To lecture Applied Science-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualifications required:

• Masters degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Genetics/ or a Master of Medicine /Medical science or a related qualification/ field of study
• PhD qualification would be advantageous

Experience:

• Relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Modules to be lectured:

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• General Biology

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication