SENIOR LECTURER P000739
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide teaching and learning duties in the Physics Subject Group and research duties at the Centre for Space Research.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. RESEARCH & INNOVATION
- Conduct and supervise research projects as required
- Quality assurance and management of research outputs
- Drive and grow international collaboration.
- Conduct own research and publication and maintain academic scholarship.
- Support engaged research within the Subject Group, School and Faculty
2. TEACHING & LEARNING
- Teach modules as required
- Quality assurance and management of teaching outputs.
- Employ new technological developments to enhance the offering of modules/courses
- Manage and partake in student communication and support activities
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Participate in community engagement activities
4. MANAGEMENT
- Develop, initiate and drive research proposals for external funding.
- Embark on innovative, independent initiatives to obtain funding, facilities and/or equipment to enable research output.
- Collaborate and build effective relationships for success model delivery
- Take part in leadership / management activities within the Subject Group: Physics and Centre for Space Research
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Astrophysics/Astronomy/Material Physics/Space Physics
- 3 years’ teaching and learning experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- 3 years’ postgraduate supervison and training experience
- 3 years’ experience as an active researcher
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Proven track record of postgraduate student supervison
- Proven track record of successfully applying for research funding
- Leadership and outreach (Community engagement) expertise
- Demonstrable theoretical/modelling/experimental Physics expertise
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of the higher education system
- Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Sound interpersonal relationship skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team-oriented and reliable
- Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties
The preferred candidate will have a demonstrable expertise in space science (heliospheric physics, solar physics, material science for space applications) while exceptional candidates with expertise in other focus areas of the Centre for Space Research will be considered.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Cobus Kriek – 018 299 2345
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Dolly Lebepe – 018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 21 September 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2027
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.