JD – Medical Physiology Faculty

Job Responsibility

• Proficient usage of Audio Visual and Digital forms of Lecture delivery
• Writing lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures; seminars and tutorials.
• Marking student papers
• Maybe a member of the departmental planning team to determine the teaching program for the academic year
• Takes feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department /faculty; for example, will make changes to course material;
• Changing and adapting course material following research;
• Providing guidance and advice to students, e.g., career advice or advice regarding personal issues.
• Setting up of Physiology Lab as per requirements & conducting practical sessions in Physiology
• Take care of Equipment, models and other utilities in Physiology  lab
• To ensure that all information is duly uploaded in LMS and ERP (as applicable) on timely basis

Research – publications:

• Writing papers on a topic relevant to a specialist subject area. This will include journals, books, and other material.

Research – active:

• Investigating new areas of research within specialist subject area;
• Identifying research topic;
• Determining appropriate research methodologies for research;
• Adapting research methodologies.
• Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analyzing results/conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas;
• Writing reports to relevant bodies about progress of research.

Examinations

• Responsible for preparation of assessment papers for examinations
• Marking examination papers for graduate and undergraduate students;
• Writing examination reports for faculty/departmental review;
• Writing dissertation reports;

Administration:

• May be a member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching
• Actively investigating funding opportunities within area of research – this will include submitting research grant applications;
• May participate in relevant committees within department/faculty;
• May, on occasion, participate in school/University committees where appropriate and/or where invited.

External:

• Attending conferences in specialist subject areas to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops;
• Participating in external working groups – on occasions the role holder may be asked to participate in collaborative projects;
• May provide references on behalf of academic colleagues.
• May participate in peer review of publications.

Other:

• Perform any other lawful duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies

• Teaching
• Laboratory Skill in the subject of expertise
• Research

Skills

• Drive for results
• Quality focus
• Integrity
• Planning, organizing and flexibility
• Confidence and self-control
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Critical information seeking
• Communicating with clarity
• Embracing change
• Collaborating with others
• Influencing and relationship building
• Innovation and creativity

Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology / allied fields and an earned Doctorate Degree in the relevant or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
• 2-5 years of Work experience

Job application procedure

To apply for any of the positions, interested candidates should:

1. Provide the specified details in the form accessible via the following Link: https://forms.office.com/r/L4JpYqaHqc
2. Send a copy of their CV (ONLY) to careers.zm@tau.edu.zm before Friday, 30th August, 2024.