Lecturer: ECP Environmental Health (Fixed Term Contract 2 Years)

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Overview This is an explanation of a job opening for a Lecturer in ECP Environmental Health at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. This is a fixed-term contract for two years. The role primarily involves teaching Environmental Health modules to ECP students, contributing to the department's academic initiatives, fostering research and learning, participating in Work Integrated Learning, and supporting community engagement. What you will do * Teach key Environmental Health modules, including Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sociology 1, Professional Practice 1, and Sustainable Development 1, to ECP students. * Develop reusable learning and teaching materials such as lecture notes, tutorials, and online content for the subjects being taught. * Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties within the Department. * Participate in curriculum development activities. * Contribute to the department's Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals. * Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Health students for their exit-level projects. * Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year. * Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department. * Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities. * Support departmental and faculty research strategic plans through personal research initiatives, research collaboration, and postgraduate supervision in Environmental Health and related fields. * Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Requirements (from the original advert) * Masters qualification in Environmental Health. * Base qualification should be in Environmental Health. * At least two years’ relevant full-time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution. * Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP). * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Organizational, planning, and time management skills. * General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email, AI prompts). * Adaptability and willingness to innovate. * Strong student focus. * Administrative skills and attention to detail. * Research and academic writing skills. * Proficiency in English. * **Recommendation**: Industry experience will be an added advantage. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals with a Master's degree in Environmental Health, underpinned by a base qualification in the same field. Applicants must have at least two years of relevant full-time working experience, including a minimum of one year in a lecturing capacity at a higher education institution, and be registered as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the HPCSA. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills, be proficient with general computer applications, adaptable, student-focused, and capable of academic writing and research. Candidates who are keen to teach, develop learning materials, engage in curriculum development, supervise students, contribute to research, and participate in community and Work Integrated Learning initiatives within Environmental Health are encouraged to apply. Industry experience is beneficial for this position. Deadline 01 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/lecturer-ecp-environmental-health-fixed-term-contract-2-years-cape-peninsula-university-of-technology Source: myjobmag

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