PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The School of Medicine’s biomedical sciences in the foundational- and integrated phases of the MBChB programme would require the establishment of a fully functional, world-class, Clinical Anatomy division. Therefore, the Professor/Associate Professor in Anatomy is expected to exercise a special responsibility in providing academic and technical leadership and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional activities and policy development in the academic discipline of Clinical Anatomy within the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. Clinical Anatomy will be presented from a multimodal approach and therefore requires from the Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy to be a leader in traditional dissection, digital technologies, innovative teaching strategies, etc. 

The Professor/Associate Professor of Anatomy will be responsible to establish the Clinical Anatomy unit, including:

• Guidance into the physical infrastructure and equipment to provide for the full value chain in Clinical Anatomy, including the activation of a body donation programme and responsible sourcing of human cadavers and specimen adhering to ethical- and legal requirements.
• Contribution to the design, development and delivery of Clinical Anatomy, Histology and Embryology in the MBChB programmes’ spiral, integrated curriculum.
• Utilise innovative teaching strategies to optimise the multimodal approach.
• Foster third-stream income through training in Clinical Anatomy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• The conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops and clinical sessions.
• Development of course material with appropriate advice from, and support from learning design.
• Marking and assessment.
• Consultation with students.

Research

• Supervision of major Honours/Masters or postgraduate research projects.
• The conduct of research.
• Involvement in professional activities.

Contribution to third stream income

• Contribute through learning activities and short courses.

 Management and Leadership

• Establishment of a fully-fledged anatomy dissection facility with multi-model teaching and assessment for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Leadership in the running of Clinical Anatomy Department.

• A Master’s degree in Anatomical Sciences (only applicable to Medical Specialist) (NQF level 9).
• A PhD in Anatomical Sciences (NQF level 10).
• Registration with The Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience in medical education of Clinical Anatomy within the context of an MBChB curriculum (or related undergraduate medicine programme).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ evidence of experience in managing a Clinical Anatomy laboratory.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience where applicants should show evidence of extensive independence and initiative in research, technical work, as subject matter specialist, and as leader within a national and international capacity, including innovative teaching strategies.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with evidence of research outputs using impactful scholarly publications, conference proceedings, contributions to the discipline of Clinical Anatomy.

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Sciences Education.
• Professional membership with the Southern African Association of Health Educationalists.

• Digital literacy in Clinical Anatomy 3D modelling and related software.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theories and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research outputs.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in student's educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, efundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Expected to be involved in the development of and take responsibility for curricula.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of other official languages are recommended
• Effective communication skills with fellow academics and clinicians
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to be self-driven.