Lecturer at University of Western Cape

• The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is nationally and internationally recognised for its research in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and environmental and water analysis. The Department also conducts extensive research in natural products chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry, with applications in catalysis and medicinal chemistry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitating learning and teaching in Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Conducting research and publishing in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects;
• Contributing to academic leadership within the Department;
• Participating in curriculum development, assessment, and the continuous review and improvement of the academic programme;
• Participating in community engagement and outreach activities;
• Undertaking academic administration and related departmental responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's degree in Organic Chemistry with demonstrated expertise in Natural Products Chemistry; with active registration for a PhD in Organic Chemistry
• Demonstrated teaching Organic Chemistry at higher education institution
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals in Organic Chemistry, particularly in areas such as natural products isolation, purification and structural elucidation; bioactive natural products; synthetic organic chemistry; medicinal chemistry; phytochemistry; or related fields;
• Evidence of research co-supervision

Required competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Effective teaching, training and mentoring skills in academic and laboratory environments;
• The ability to engage, support and develop undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Sound planning, organisational and administrative skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff and students;
• Effective time and project management skills.

Added advantage and preferences: 

• Completed PhD with a track record
• Experience in establishing collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, industry, community health organisations and/or research organisations;
• Experience in academic leadership and service at departmental and/or faculty level.

Deadline:30th September,2026