Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Physics (Science) at University of Cape Town

Requirements at Lecturer Level:

• A PhD in Physics, or equivalent;
• A relevant research track record in experimental high energy particle/nuclear physics; with two years post PhD experience;
• An ability to teach at both introductory and senior undergraduate level (including service courses and undergraduate laboratories) and give specialist lectures at Honours (4th year) level.

Additional requirements at Senior Lecturer Level:

• Teaching experience at the tertiary level, and experience in ability to contribute to curriculum development;
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and/or PhD level;
• A relevant research track record that demonstrates recognition, experience (e.g. postdoctoral, industry), productivity and creativity;
• Success in the solicitation of funding for research;
• Experience in departmental-level administration (or equivalent).

Additional requirements at Associate Professor Level:

• Extensive high-quality teaching experience;
• Involvement and innovation in academic curriculum development;
• Successful supervision experience at both the Masters and PhD level;
• International recognition and leadership in a relevant research area within experimental high energy particle/nuclear physics;
• Active contribution to Faculty/University-level administration.

Responsibilities at all levels:

• Contribute strongly to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Develop own research programme within ALICE, with appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate students;
• Lead the ALICE group at UCT;
• Contribute to the well-being of the department;
• Contribute to administration at a rank-appropriate level.