New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) - Lecturer / Senior Lecturer at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The Incumbents Will Be Required To
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a formal development programme aimed at strengthening their aspirations and skills as researchers and lecturers;
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
• Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation areas;
• Play an active role as academics, nationally and internationally;
• Complete their PhD studies in instances where these have not yet been completed;
• Assume limited administration responsibilities in their departments.

Lecturer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree with a 70% average mark in the relevant discipline;
• Illustrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Illustrate strong potential to become an established researcher.

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant doctoral degree;
• Proven teaching experience;
• Proven record of publications;
• Proven record of supervision of postgraduate students to completion.

1. For Physiology: A Master’s degree in Physiology or relevant discipline / A Doctoral degree in Physiology or relevant doctoral degree.
2. For Architecture: A Professional Master’s degree in Architecture OR a five-year BArch and a relevant Master’s degree / A Doctoral degree in Architecture or related field and an interest in the Departmental research focus area of Memory, Legacy and Identity.
3. For Mercantile Law : A Master’s degree in Insurance Law or a related Mercantile Law field, preferably with Insurance Law as one of the modules or subject fields covered / A Doctoral degree in Insurance Law or a related Mercantile Law field, preferably with Insurance Law as one of the disciplines covered.
4. For Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A Master’s degree in AAC, Early Childhood Intervention, or relevant allied health discipline e.g. speech therapy or occupational therapy / A Doctoral degree specialising in AAC, Early Childhood Intervention, or related allied health/disability field. Registered with the HPCSA.

Recommendations

• Good communication skills;
• Interpersonal- and mentoring skills;
• Leadership potential;
• Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
• Proven record of national and international teamwork;
• Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels (lecturer)

Closing Date: 30th, June 2022