Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Inorganic Chemistry) at University of Cape Town

Requirements for this position include:

For appointment at Lecturer level:

• A PhD in the field of inorganic chemistry, followed by at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in a research environment.
• A research track record that demonstrates experience and productivity in the field.

Advantageous at Lecturer level:

• Success in securing external research funding.
• Some university level teaching experience in inorganic chemistry.
• Some post graduate supervision experience.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer Level:

• A PhD in the field of inorganic chemistry, followed by at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in a research environment.
• Experience in teaching inorganic chemistry at undergraduate level and an ability to contribute to course development.
• Supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and/or PhD level;
• A research track record that demonstrates experience and productivity in the field (publication in peer reviewed inorganic chemistry journals as senior author)
• Success in securing external research funding.
• Contributions to administration management and leadership.

Advantageous at Senior Lecturer level:

• Evidence of Social responsiveness and Engaged Scholarship.
• Evidence of international networks.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a strong research programme, in inorganic chemistry.
• Develop and teach courses at an appropriate level, in the sub-discipline of inorganic chemistry at both introductory and senior undergraduate level (including service courses) and deliver specialist lectures at the Honours (4th year) level.
• Supervise Honours, MSc and PhD, students, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the administration of the Department at an appropriate level, and Faculty of Science through committee work.