SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR M000420
Listing reference: nwu_001166
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 28 October 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (FNAS)
POSITION NAME: SENIOR LECTURER (SL) / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (AP) / PROFESSOR (P)
POSITION NUMBER: M000420
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A6/A5
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Teaching and research in any nuclear science field for example: Nuclear Science, Radiation Protection, Applications of Radiation in Industry, Radio analytical chemistry, Nuclear Waste minimization or Radio-pharmacy, Medical Physics (e.g. radiography, radiotherapy, SPECT, PET, CT-SCAN NMRI), Honours to MSc level. Ability to conduct research, publish and supervise postgraduates students in his/her field of specialization. Ensuring the development of methodologies for Radiation sample analysis in his/her Applied Nuclear Radiation Science field of specialization. Training of staff postgraduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and analysis in his/her specialisation. Ensuring chain of custody for all radioactive materials at CARST, quality analysis and control of results from samples submitted for analysis. Implementation of laboratory Radiation Protection and Safety Program and quality-control system. He/she should be able to source for Third stream income Projects
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching:
- Teaching and examining in any nuclear science field for example; Nuclear Science, Radiation protection, Applications of Radiation in Industry, Radio analytical chemistry, Nuclear Waste minimization or Radio-pharmacy, Medical Physics (e.g. radiography, radiotherapy, SPECT, PET, CT-SCAN NMRI), at Honours to MSc level.
2. Research:
- Conduct research and publish.
- Engage in third stream income generating projects for CARST.
- Initiate research projects and supervise postgraduate students.
- Attract research funding.
3. Community Engagement:
- Participate, initiate and contribute to societal and community engagement projects.
4. Health and Safety:
- Ensure quality control of all sample analysis and Implement Radiation
- Protection procedures.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Nuclear Science, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Medical Physics, or equivalent specialising in any of Radio-Analytical Chemistry; Nuclear Science; Nuclear Physics; Alpha-Beta-Gamma Spectrometry; Radio-Pharmacy; Medical Physics; Nuclear Radioactive Waste is essential
- MSc in Nuclear Science, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Medical Physics, or equivalent specialising in any of Radio-Analytical Chemistry; Nuclear Science; Nuclear Physics; Alpha-Beta-Gamma Spectrometry; Radio-Pharmacy; Medical Physics; Nuclear Radioactive Waste is essential
- SACNASP accreditation is desirable
- Membership of SACNASP / SAIP/ NIASA Or Any Equivalent is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
- 2-5 years’ Experience in teaching related to nuclear science, PhD & MSc Modules in Nuclear Science is essential
- 2-5 year’s Proven Scientific Track Record of Postgraduate PhD & MSc supervision and at least 10 publications in peer reviewed journals is essential for AP/P
- 2-5 year’s Industry experience in nuclear science is desirable
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Ability to source for Projects funding to support student research
- Proven ability to supervise PhD and MSc postgraduates for AP and P
- Good practical knowledge of analytical techniques in his/her field of specialization.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to work with individuals and varying personalities to achieve set goals
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
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 Thebe R Medupe 018 3892757
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 28 October 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.
