Associate Lecturer Biochemistry and Microbiology Science at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
To facilitate the learning and teaching activities in Biochemistry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to assist and contribute towards the administration of the department as required, and to undertake research and supervise and promote postgraduate research in Biochemistry.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Biochemistry.
• Development of teaching and course materials for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Perform teaching-related and departmental administrative duties.
• Attract external funding and provide research supervision to postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Interact and liaise with external stakeholders (industry, government departments and independent research facilities) to further the goals of the Department and of the University.
• Participate in community engagement and marketing related activities.
• Provide academic support at appropriate levels within the learning, teaching and research arenas.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to teach undergraduate students and potential to supervise postgraduate students.
• Potential to conduct research and publish research findings.
• Participation in and / or leading a research team or project.
• Ability to work with and contribute to a team effort.
• Proven record or potential for providing academic leadership.
• Proven record or potential for dissemination of science, including conferences and outreach engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Minimum of an BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a PhD in Biochemistry.
• Teaching: Minimum of 1 year of university level learning and teaching experience (including lecturing and course assessment) at undergraduate level in the field of Biochemistry, with postgraduate teaching experience being advantageous.
• Publications: Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of research publications in Biochemistry in DHET accredited, ISI-rated journals