Professor (Faculty of Science: Department of Chemical Sciences) (5-Year Fixed Term Contract) at University of Johannesburg

• The Department of Chemical Sciences is an academic unit within the Faculty of Science, situated on both the Auckland Park Campus (APK) in Auckland Park, and the Doornfontein campus (DFC) in Johannesburg. The Department of Chemical Sciences seeks a Professor to join the Analytical Chemistry cluster. The successful candidate will be actively involved in teaching, research, and academic administration at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities:

• Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community engagement projects.
• Assume responsibility to teach modules (theory and/or practical) enlisted for Analytical Chemistry undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department.
• The incumbent will also be expected to participate in curriculum development and teach modules in postgraduate programmes.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals, and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Actively supervise postgraduate students.
• Obtain research funding from external funding bodies.
• Perform administrative and ad hoc duties as required by the Department.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Chemistry with specialisation in Analytical Chemistry.
• Must have at least 7 years' teaching experience / 5 years' industrial experience
• The candidate must be able to teach general chemistry and Analytical Chemistry at all levels.
• Proven research excellence in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with significant research outputs in ISI accredited journals.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in preparing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate practical laboratory sessions.
• Excellent knowledge and expertise in analytical instruments/techniques
• Experience in designing, executing and evaluating assessments.
• Demonstrate potential in supervising postgraduate students.
• Proof of student supervision to completion
• Evidence of external funding
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement would be beneficial.
• NRF rating will be preferred
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research
• Sound communication skills in English

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated competency in Excel.
• Good planning and organizational skills with ability to execute planned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills that supports collaboration with others and working as a team member.
• Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing chemistry problems.
• Ability to function under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Deadline:7th June,2026