SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BIOCHEMESTRY
Listing reference: nwu_000409
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 February 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: DIVISION OF BIOCHEMISTRY IN THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000712
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
PEROMNES GRADE: A7 / A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM (4 YEARS – WITH BENEFITS)
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To perform teaching duties at senior lecturer or associate professor level in the sub-group Biochemistry, and research duties (including postgraduate supervision) in the Focus Area for Human Metabolomics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TEACHING AND LEARNING
· Teaching at undergraduate and honours level
2. REASERCH AND INNOVATION
· Lead research and supervise students at masters and doctoral level within research entity
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
· Be involved in social and academic communities and activities
4. MANAGEMENT TASKS
· Management and other tasks at subject group, focus area and faculty levels
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· PhD in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology.
· 5 years’ experience in Higher education teaching and learning.
· 5 years’ experience in Higher education research and postgraduate supervision (MSc and PhD).
· Progressing research record (H-index) and experience as Principle Investigator.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Advanced knowledge of human-related cell - and molecular biology.
· Proven competency in molecular biology techniques and related omics-technology.
· Willingness to perform research on human health, and other related topics within the Focus Area for Human Metabolomics.
· Ability to lecture introductory and advanced biochemistry on a tertiary level with a specific inclination towards teaching molecular biology.
· Capacity to learn various teaching philosophies and ability to flawlessly adapt teaching and learning approaches when required
· Excellent computer skills and competent using teaching and learning, and administrative software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), eFundi, MS Teams, Zoom.
· Advanced knowledge of relevant research and statistical software such as Matlab, R, SPSS, etc.
· Excellent communication and networking skills.
· Ability to write high-quality scientific manuscripts.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Good administrative, planning and coordination skills.
· Have existing NRF rating or willing to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.
KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
· Commitment to collegiality and transformation.
· Ability to effectively work independently and in a team.
· Ability to function under pressure.
· Be an innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and research.
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– Cobus.Kriek@nwu.ac.za/018 299 2345
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible.
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.
