Senior Lecturer: Health Sciences – Central University of Technology (Reference: 1684)
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Company: Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State
- Faculty: Health and Environmental Sciences – Department of Health Sciences
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: Minimum Total Cost to Company: R1 028 928 per annum (subject to CUT’s remuneration parity model)
- Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Overview
The Central University of Technology (CUT) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Lecturer: Health Sciences to join the Department of Health Sciences on its Bloemfontein Campus. This permanent academic position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and community engagement within the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing academic material, lecturing in allocated subject areas, conducting impactful research, supervising postgraduate students, and participating in community-based initiatives that support the University’s academic mission.
About Central University of Technology (CUT)
The Central University of Technology is one of South Africa’s leading universities of technology, renowned for producing career-focused graduates through quality teaching, applied research, innovation, and community engagement. CUT is committed to excellence in higher education and creating opportunities that contribute to regional and national development.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and deliver academic material for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Lecture and assess students in allocated Health Sciences subjects.
- Conduct research and contribute to scholarly publications.
- Supervise postgraduate students and support research development.
- Evaluate student performance and provide academic guidance.
- Perform departmental administrative duties.
- Assist with the organisation and management of academic programmes.
- Participate in community engagement and outreach projects.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous programme improvement.
Subject Specialisation
Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following fields:
- Bioinformatics
- Molecular Biology
- Cellular Biology
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A relevant Doctorate (PhD/DTech/NQF Level 10 or equivalent) in Bioinformatics or a closely related discipline, such as:
- Computational Biology
- Biostatistics
- Computer Science (Life Sciences applications)
- Molecular Biology with a strong computational focus
- At least 4 years’ teaching or lecturing experience in the relevant subject field.
- Demonstrated research output in line with CUT promotion requirements.
- Experience supervising postgraduate students.
- Participation in national and international academic conferences.
- Experience in community engagement related to teaching, learning, research, or innovation.
Research and Academic Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
- A minimum of 1.5 accredited research outputs, including journal articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, patents, or equivalent scholarly work.
- Successful supervision of:
- Two completed Master’s students as co-supervisor; or
- One completed Master’s student as main supervisor.
- At least four conference presentations, including one international presentation.
- Active involvement in community-based academic projects.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Excellent lecturing and facilitation skills.
- Strong research and academic writing abilities.
- Postgraduate supervision experience.
- Curriculum development expertise.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- Minimum Total Cost to Company: R1 028 928 per annum.
- Competitive remuneration aligned with CUT’s internal parity model.
- Opportunity to build an academic career within a leading University of Technology.
- Access to research, teaching, and professional development opportunities.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online through the Central University of Technology careers portal before the closing date.
Application portals:
- CUT Careers: www.cut.ac.za/careers
- Online Applications: https://cut.simplify.hr/
Closing Date: 21 August 2026