Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer/Lecturer at University of Western Cape

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conduct research and publish appropriate high impact journals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development, assessment, and the continuous improvement of the academic program
• Community engagement and outreach
• Manage academic administration

Minimum Requirements

For the post of Associate Professor the following criteria shall apply:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• Facilitate learning and teaching of Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A strong record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and successful supervision of postgraduate research supervision at Masters and doctoral level.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and international presence in Organic Chemistry.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and post graduate modules.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Advantages for the appointment at Associate Professor level:

• Active working experience as an academic leader at Departmental level and Faculty level for the Associate Professor position;
• An h-index of 10 for Associate Professor is preferred;
• An NRF Rating will be an added advantage for the Associate Professor position.

For the post of Senior Lecturer the following criteria shall apply:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• Facilitate learning and teaching of Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Successful supervision of at least one MSc student.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and /or research.

For the post of Lecturer the following criteria shall apply:

• MSc and be registered for a PhD or hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry.
• A record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Advantages of the appointment at Senior Lecturer and Lecturer level:

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage.
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health, and/or research organisations.
• Active working experience as an academic leader at the Departmental level and Faculty level.
• An NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• Supervision of Honours level projects while actively establishing a research profile for the Lecturer position.

Key competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Practical teaching, training, and mentoring skills in an academic and laboratory environment.
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Time and project management skills.

Closing Date

11/6/2023