SENIOR LECTURER_P002245
Listing reference: nwu_000182
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: CHEMICAL RESOURCE BENEFICIATION
POSITION NUMBER: P002245
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The main function of the position is the development of graduate attributes in research and writing at the postgraduate level (including to honours students in in the subject group Chemistry of the School for Physical and Chemical Sciences).
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop, present, monitor and assess graduate attributes in research and writing, at a postgraduate level through individual interaction and group workshops
· Web-based marketing and post-graduate support within the research entity
· Being a mentor and gatekeeper for post-doctoral fellows in the research entity
· Coordinate, evaluate and manage ethics applications and research proposals
· Other tasks at the research entity (organising entity colloquia)
Minimum requirements
· PhD in Chemistry or any field in Chemistry
· Member of the SA Chemical Institute and other scientific bodies (Desirable)
· 3 years’ experience in the development and presentation of research and writing support courses/workshops at postgraduate level
· Publication track record in Chemistry and or related sciences
· Administrative Ethics experience
· 1-year experience, post-doctoral fellowship
· Community service/engagement experience
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Excellent managerial skills
· Good organisational skills
· Excellent computer skills (expertise in Turnitin and Endnote)
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to function under pressure
· Ability to collaborate with diverse people at individual and group levels
· Commitment to collegiality
· Commitment transformation
· Commitment to providing excellent service to clients
· An innovator who strives for the best practice in an academic environment
· Student orientated, reliable and responsible
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof H Krieg – 018 299 1669
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 27 September 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 November 2021
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.
