NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHESFTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P001031 VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Vacant senior academic position in Chemistry, with teaching duties in the sub-group Physical Chemistry and research duties (including postgraduate supervision) in the RFA for Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Teaching and Learning: undergraduate and honours physical chemistry modules.

·        Research and innovation: lead research and supervise students at masters and doctoral levels in Atmospheric Chemistry.

·        Community engagement: social and academic communities.

·        Management and other tasks at subject group, focus area and faculty levels, which include co-managing the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Advanced knowledge of atmospheric chemistry research – knowledgeable of various atmospheric sampling and analytical techniques.

·        Be able to lecture introductory and advanced chemistry on a tertiary level with a specific inclination towards teaching physical chemistry.

·        Be able to learn various teaching philosophies and approaches to apply during teaching and learning activities.

·        Knowledge of aspects associated with the supervision of postgraduate studies in atmospheric chemistry.

·        Excellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant research and teaching software such as MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook,

Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as advanced programming software such as MATLAB.

·        Written language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation to write scientific manuscripts.

·        Excellent communication skills within the scientific community through presentations and publications.

·        Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

·        Illustrate potential to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.

·        Ability to apply theoretical knowledge within the atmospheric chemistry research field.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Good administrative, planning and coordinating skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Commitment to collegiality.

·        Commitment to transformation.

·        Ability to work independently and to collaborate in teams.

·        An innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and research.

·        Student orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility.

·        Appreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.

·        Ability to function under pressure.