Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Audiology

Listing reference: ukzn_000902 Listing status: Online Apply by: 28 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training Job category: University and Academy Location: Westville Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER, DISCIPLINE OF AUDIOLOGY, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, WESTVILLE CAMPUS.

Job description

The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academic who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Candidates will also be required to do administration.

Minimum requirements

General Minimum Requirements:

• All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology;
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Audiologist;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid code 08 driver’s license AND
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an Audiologist.

Minimum Requirements for Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD Degree in a relevant discipline;
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at the tertiary level;
• Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level;
• A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters’ and/or PhD levels, appropriate for the level AND
• Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team.

Minimum requirements for Lecturer:

• A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline;
• Experience in teaching and learning, and assessment practices in a relevant field. This encompasses clinical supervision in either academic or clinical setting
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programs.

A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty.

Specialization in vestibular assessment and management would be an advantage. Experience in student training and research supervision would be an advantage.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 August 2026.

The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches.

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