Lecturer: Audiology

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lecturer in Audiology for a permanent, full-time role within the Division of Communication Sciences & Disorders, part of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Based in Cape Town, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and developing the Audiology programme through academic leadership, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive education. Your contributions to departmental activities will also be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver academic and clinical teaching for undergraduate courses within the Audiology programme.
• Supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Develop and maintain your own research programme, ensuring it aligns with teaching and clinical practice.
• Undertake leadership, administrative, and management duties at both Divisional and Departmental levels.
• Contribute to socially responsive activities that align with the university’s vision and mission.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s qualification in Audiology.
• At least two years of clinical experience in Audiology.
• Proven experience in teaching or practical application of paediatric and/or adult audiological rehabilitation.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Audiologist or an Audiologist and Speech Language Therapist.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous Skills & Qualifications

• A PhD qualification or a PhD thesis already submitted for examination.
• Experience in facilitating the education of university students.
• A strong publication record.
• Experience with postgraduate research supervision.

Salary & Benefits

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is R941 184.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the “apply” button on the official UCT careers portal (the source link for this job) to create a candidate profile and submit your application. Ensure you complete and attach the following documents to your profile:

• Your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A motivational letter specifically addressing the requirements of this Lecturer position.
• Proof of your professional registration.
• Names of three referees, including their title, full name, position, your relationship to them, their email address, and telephone number.
• Proof of your highest qualification.
• A copy of your ID or Passport.

Please Note: Applications that do not meet these requirements will be considered incomplete.

Important Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement medical assessments. UCT may request references at any stage of the selection process.

For any enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ms Tracy Moore at [email protected] or call 021 650 5405.

UCT is a designated employer committed to excellence, diversity, and redress, striving to achieve its equity targets in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.