Position: Professor/Associate Professor (Physiology)
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Academic
- Location / Branch
- University of Namibia / Hage Geingob Campus
- Closing Date
- 02 May 2025 (5 days from now)
- Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Contribute to and facilitate the development of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching material for all the degree programmes that are supported by the Department of Human, Biological & Translational Medical Sciences;
- Implement innovative teaching methodologies, including online and blended learning platforms.
- Contribute to and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate assessment and examinations as directed by the Department;
- Drive research excellence through the development of research proposals and securing research grant applications, supervising postgraduate students, publication of research findings in high-impact journals, and participation in conferences;
- Provide academic leadership within the department, mentoring junior staff.
- Engage in continuous professional development and service to the broader community.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department in alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
- Requirements
Associate Professor: a relevant PhD degree in Physiology coupled with three (3) years of service as a Senior Lecturer and a satisfactory record of teaching, research and publications, and service to academic and wider community. A cumulative record of seventeen (17) publications of which seven (7) must be refereed scholarly research outputs and must have been published since becoming Senior Lecturer; Of these, at least three (3) of the publications must be refereed journal articles.
Professor: a relevant PhD degree in Physiology coupled with three (3) years of service as an Associate Professor and a satisfactory record of teaching, research and publications, and service to academic and wider community. A cumulative and sustained record of twenty-five (25) publications of which seven (7) must be refereed scholarly research outputs and must have been published since attaining the grade of Associate Professor; Of these, at least six (6) of the publications must be refereed journal articles.
Desirable Requirements:
- A teaching qualification in Higher Education or Evidence of Teaching Excellence.
- Commitment to academic leadership and governance.
- Active engagement in community service, professional consultancy, and national and international academic collaborations, fostering research partnerships and societal impact.
The advertisement reflects the minimum eligibility criteria, and the Search Committee may set additional eligibility criteria for shortlisting and selection purposes.
- Published On
- 15 April 2025