UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
LECTURER IN AUDIOLOGY (ONE POST)
In pursuit of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above 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 expected to:
- Engage in teaching, curriculum development, module coordination, and assessment and moderation of student work;
- Coordinate programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Engage in research supervision of postgraduate students commensurate with the post level;
- Engage in clinical supervision of undergraduate students (at university clinics and other placements);
- Conduct research commensurate with the level of appointment;
- Contribute actively to the Department's research profile;
- Perform various academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department;
- Participate in the Department's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Contribute to transdisciplinary engagements in teaching and research.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (LECTURER)
- A Master's degree in Audiology
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Audiologist (AU) or Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist (STA) in the independent practitioner category;
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., conference presentations; publications in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Professional practice/ clinical experience as an audiologist;
- Ability to train audiology students in clinical skills;
- Ability to lecture audiology students in various areas of audiology;
- Demonstratable and clear research focus.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- A doctoral degree;
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Audiologist (AU) or Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist (STA) for three (3) years or more;
- Experience in lecturing at the undergraduate level;
- Experience in Research supervision at the postgraduate level;
- Clinical and research experience in vestibular sciences.
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 schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at
www.up.ac.za, select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.
Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application:
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
- Certified copies of qualifications and current HPCSA registration;
- A brief self-evaluation indicating how they meet the requirements of the position;
- A brief outline of completed and current research activities, as well as envisioned future research;
- Envisioned contribution to the Department;
- Details of three contactable referees, including those who can attest to the candidate's professional experience and academic (teaching and research) qualities.
CLOSING DATE:
28 May 2026
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 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.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.