Senior Lecturer P003160
Listing reference: nwu_001937
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: CENTRE FOR SPACE RESEARCH
POSITION NUMBER: P003160
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To enhance radio astronomy research and graduate student supervision at NWU
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and Innovation
• Conduct and supervise industry-directed research projects
• Participate in national and international collaborations
• Conduct own research and publication
Teaching and Learning
• Teach postgraduate courses as required
• Partake in student communication and support activities
Community Engagement
• Participate in community engagement projects
Management
• Develop, initiate, and drive research proposals for external funding
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Demonstrable theoretical/modelling/observational expertise in radio astronomy
· Proven track record of peer-reviewed research publications
· Excellent computer skills
· Demonstrable language proficiency
· Knowledge of the higher education landscape
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound interpersonal relationship skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Team-oriented and reliable.
· Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties.
Minimum requirements
· A PhD (NQF level 10) in Physics, Astronomy, or related field.
· A proven track record of active research, demonstrable by the number peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals.
· A minimum of 1 year teaching experience.
· Some experience in postgraduate student supervision
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· Membership with the South African Institute of Physics.
· NRF rating.
REMUNERATION:
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 Amare Abebe: 018 389 2848
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina: 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2023
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.
