Lecturer P000622
Listing reference: nwu_001567
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: P000622
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8/A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to provide Teaching & Learning and Research duties in the Chemistry subject group on the Potchefstroom campus of the NWU.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. RESEARCH
· Research expertise in Electrochemistry / Hydrometallurgy / Atmospheric Chemistry / Molecular Modelling / Organic Catalysis and Synthesis
2. TEACHING AND LEARNING
· Specialisation in Physical Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
4. MANAGEMENT
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· A record of postgraduate student supervision will be beneficial.
· A proven record of conceptualising research, getting the research done and publishing the outcomes of the research.
· International research collaboration will be beneficial.
· Outreach (community engagement) experience will be beneficial.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties.
· Operate well as part of a team.
· Ability to teach diverse groups and in diverse environments
· Must be able to work under pressure
· Good communicator
· Good writing skills
· Good problem solving skills
Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
Minimum requirements
· PhD Chemistry
· 0 – 3 years experience in teaching and learning (undergraduate and postgraduate level)
· 0 – 3 years post-graduate supervision and training experience (head supervisor / promoter or co-supervisor)
· 0 – 3 years research experience
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 Mpume Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 29 March 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 May 2023 or As soon as available