Professor/Associate Professor – Science Education (specialization in Chemistry Education) (Re-advertisement) - (8204) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements: Professor:

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in Chemistry
• Chemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s level
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education comprising of relevant academic management experience.
• Recipient of research awards and grants
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field SP FET)
• Experience in supervision of students on teaching practice
• NRF rated.
• Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
• Proven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationally

Recommendations:

• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent level

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor:

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in Chemistry
• Chemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s level
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least (6) six years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education comprising of relevant academic management experience.
• Recipient of research awards and grants
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)
• Publications in peer reviewed accredited journals (nationally and internationally)
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)
• Experience in supervision of students on teaching practice
• Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.
• Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Knowledge of the HEQSF processes
• Proven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationally

Recommendations: Associate Professor

• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent level
• NRF-rated
• Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Coordinate and lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate in Chemistry/Science Education and/or related fields
• Oversee and contribute to capacity development in the department/faculty
• Leading, conducting and promoting research in the respective department/faculty
• Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership
• Assessment and academic development
• Academic administration
• Curriculum and programme development
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities in the department/faculty
• Research
• Postgraduate supervision
• Supervision of students on teaching practice
• Community engagement and involvement in extracurricular activities
• Coaching and mentoring of others
• Develop and maintain linkages with other institutions and communities of practice
• Engagement and building partnerships (Networking with schools and other partners)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Knowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning).

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Good presentation skills using different technologies and software teaching Chemistry and Science Sciences
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound administrative and technical skills
• Academic management skills
• Academic leadership skills
• Research skills
• Coaching and mentoring of staff and students
• Adaptability and teamwork
• Strong learner focus
• Knowledge of education policies nationally (including CAPS)
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer skills

Deadline:23rd November,2025