NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN PHYSICS PEROMNES NUMBER: A7/A8 POSITION NUMBER: M000205 PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Lecture undergraduate and honours modules in Physics. Carry out research in one of the Departmental research focus areas: Material Science, Astrophysics/Space Science, Cosmology or Renewable Energy MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Facilitate and administer the learning process for students in physics modules presented by the North West University at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Review and design academic curricula.

• Carry out research and supervise postgraduate students

• Contribute to community engagement and be involved in the departmental administrative functions.

• Effective lecturing of undergraduate and post-graduate physics theory courses at university level.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• For the Lecturer position, the successful candidate will be expected to register for a PhD within a year of joining the University.
• Ability to work under pressure and against tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others
• T he ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together

• PhD in physics is essential
• At least 3 year’s teaching experience at the level sought
• At least 2 publications (as the first author) in peer reviewed journals
• Registration with South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) and have Membership

• PhD in physics is desirable
•  MSc in physics is essential
• At least 3 year’s teaching experience at the level sought
• Registration with South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) and have Membership
•  At least 1 publication is essential