Assistant Lecturer (Complementary & Alternative Medicine): CONUASS 2; Tenure-Track (Probationary)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Academic
Lecturer II
Maximum Available Vacancies
4 Positions
Application Deadline
February 01, 2026
Experience Required
3 years relevant experience (academic, clinical pr...
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Identification
Assistant Lecturer (Complementary & Alternative Medicine): CONUASS 2; Tenure-Track (Probationary)
Job Type
Academic
Department
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Maximum Available Vacancies
4 Positions
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Lecturer in CAM is a scholar-practitioner in formation, trained to integrate traditional knowledge, phytotherapy, nutrition, mind-body approaches and evidence-informed safety, while developing rigorous academic and research competence suited to Africa’s health realities.
This job’s purpose is to support undergraduate teaching, laboratories/clinics, fieldwork and community engagement in CAM; participate in research and quality-assurance activities; and pursue advanced academic development towards independent lecturing responsibilities.
3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaching & Practical Support:
- Assist in delivering foundational CAM courses (theory, practicals, demonstrations, supervised clinics).
- Support preparation of teaching materials, case studies and assessments aligned with C-CMAS.
- Assist in continuous assessment and results processing.
2. Clinical/Field & Safety Support:
- Support supervised clinical skills (e.g., herbal practice protocols, nutrition & lifestyle counselling, mind-body techniques) under approved guidelines.
- Assist with safety, documentation, informed consent and referral protocols.
3. Research & Capacity Development:
- Participate in departmental research (ethnobotany, phytochemistry, clinical audits, outcomes research).
- Enrol in and make satisfactory progress toward a PhD in CAM/Integrative Health or a Senate-approved cognate.
4. Academic Service & Ethics:
- Assist in departmental administration, accreditation readiness and QA.
- Uphold ethics, safety, patient rights and evidence-informed practice.
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Integrative Health, Herbal Medicine, Phytotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition & Dietetics (CAM-relevant), or a Senate-approved cognate with substantial CAM content.
Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a CAM-relevant field.
4.1 Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)
Master’s degree in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Integrative Health, Herbal Medicine, Phytotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition & Dietetics (CAM-relevant), Clinical Psychology (CAM-relevant), Medical Sociology (CAM-relevant) or a Senate-approved cognate with substantial CAM content.
Evidence of commitment to pursue a PhD in a CAM-relevant field.
5. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
3 years relevant experience (academic, clinical practice, research or community health).
Student/Associate membership of recognised CAM, integrative health or allied professional bodies encouraged.
Publications not mandatory at entry; research exposure desirable.
6. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Foundational CAM knowledge; safety awareness; basic research literacy; communication; teamwork; digital literacy.
7. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Respect for traditional knowledge with commitment to evidence and safety.
Ethical sensitivity, patient-centredness and confidentiality.
Willingness to learn, adapt and work in community settings.
Openness to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Alignment with UAST values of Excellence, Relevance and Legacy.
8. CAREER STRUCTURE
Lecturer II