Requirements:
At Lecturer level:
Clinical degree, either:
MBChB and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy OR relevant clinical anatomical experience (e.g. surgery, radiology, forensic pathology or related disciplines).
OR
An alternate clinical qualification (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field) and a masters degree in Anatomical Sciences/Human Anatomy
Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
Demonstrated ability to teach human anatomy in a dissection hall using formalinÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂfixed cadaveric material.
A minimum of one year of experience teaching human anatomy at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Commitment to completing a master's degree in Anatomy (if not already held).
A developing track record in research outputs.
At Senior Lecturer level:
A PhD in Anatomical Sciences AND an appropriate clinical degree (e.g., MBChB, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or similar).
Registered/Registrable with the HPCSA
5 years of experience in teaching human anatomy to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
Active engagement in research with evidence of a publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals (eg. 10 peer-reviewed publications over the last 5 years)
Ability to teach anatomy in a dissection hall using formalin fixed cadaveric remains
Evidence of curriculum development and review
Track record in the supervision of graduated students.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching
Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and assessments in human anatomy to Science, MBChB, Health and Rehabilitation Science (H&RS) undergraduate and/or BMedSc (Hons) students and other post-graduate students.
Provide academic input into the Extended degree/ Augmented academic support Programme for MBChB and H&RS students.
Design and deliver practical sessions using human cadavers and anatomical specimens in dissection halls.
Supervise and co-supervise post-graduate students.
Assist in curriculum development and review.
Research
Conceptualise and execute research projects in research related to human anatomy or biological anthropology.
Develop/expand research collaborations at a national level.
Be a member of or lead a productive research group.
Mentor post-graduate students.
Leadership, management and administration
Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to teaching and research responsibilities, including convening or co-convening courses, managing own funding for research.
Additional leadership duties as required by the Head of Division.
Administrative duties at Division and Departmental level.
Social responsiveness
Participate in and initiate social responsiveness activities within the Institution.
Actively contribute to the transformation imperatives of the University of Cape Town.
Closing date: 9 February 2026