HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSCIENCES

Minimum Requirements:

Registration as a specialist in one of the following disciplines: ENT, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology.

Proven research experience (a PhD is highly advantageous).

Minimum of 10 years' experience in the relevant clinical field and substantial exposure to university-level administration at a senior level.

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of managing academic teams effectively.

Strong academic and professional profile with the ability to inspire respect within the department.

Eligibility for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Adjunct Professor at the University.

The position is offered as a fixed-term appointment of 5 years, renewable based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and academic leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research within the department.

Drive students’ success by enhancing throughput rates and research output.

Ensure high standards of teaching quality and curriculum delivery (for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs).

Foster a culture of staff development, supporting the mission and vision of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences.

Promote interdepartmental collaboration across the academic and clinical teaching platform.

Oversee staff performance management and assessments.

Continuously work towards improving the quality and output of departmental activities.

Align and implement the strategic objectives of the University, School, and associated clinical training platforms (Hospitals).

For staffing and promotion criteria, please refer to the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:7a22d02a-051a-4ff2-92b7-09c09634a1da

Enquiries:
Prof. W. Vangu
Tel: 011 717 2038
Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Apply via https://irec.wits.ac.za.Please submit a cover letter indicating the post you are applying for, along with a detailed CV including the names, addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of three referees via i-Recruitment at the link above.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups, in line with the University’s relevant employment equity plans and policies.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise the post.