Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer at Durban University of Technology

DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

Minimum Requirements:

Professor:

• PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
• Sustained track record of external funding
• Evidence of collaborative linkages
• Evidence of external engagement
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

Summary of Duties

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Coordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department

Associate Professor:

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic
• At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

Summary of Duties

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 Senior Lecturer:
Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic Chemistry.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 Summary of Duties:

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 Lecturer:

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters qualification in Organic Chemistry.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 Summary of Duties:

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.