Lecturer (Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline) (Job ID: 5698) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Organic Chemistry at undergraduate level.
• Teach Polymer Chemistry at Honours level.
• Provide study guidance to postgraduate students.
• Initiate and conduct research and produce quality research outputs.
• Attract external sources of research funding.
• Provide academic assistance with curriculum and course design.
• Perform general administrative duties.
• Participate in community service projects.

Inherent Job requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Organic/Polymer Chemistry or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Experience in teaching/lecturing Chemistry at University level.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Proven record of study guidance to postgraduate students.
• Willing to attend professional development activities.
• Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and Peoplesoft.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).