Senior Lecturer (TBR0062) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Appointment of a Senior lecturer with expertise in the use of stable isotopes to assess micronutrient bioavailability to strengthen the research outputs and teaching capability of the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning:

• Teaching at the postgraduate level.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Develop and update study material.
• Research & Innovation:
• Initiate and conduct research.
• Publish in high-impact and quartile journals.
• Attend and present at congresses and contribute to internationalization.
• Initiate and participate in funding applications.

Academic Leadership:

• Member of national and international societies
• Serves on internal / faculty / institutional committees.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): 

• Comply with OHS plans and protocols.
• Social Responsiveness and Industry Involvement:
• Sharing of expertise
• Serves on national/international panels/societies.
• Cultural and/or community activities.
• Networking and partnership. 

Minimum requirements

• A doctorate (NQF level 10) in Nutrition or related fields.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human micronutrient research and research utilizing techniques like stable isotope nuclear techniques in nutrition research.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ hands-on laboratory experience.
• Evidence of research outputs (postgraduate student delivery and scientific papers).

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ postgraduate student supervision experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ sound practical experience in teaching postgraduate students.
• Experience in executing clinical trials.
• Experience in funding applications.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to conceptualise, plan and execute research projects in micronutrient bioavailability using techniques like stable isotopes.
• Ability to write successful grant proposals.Ability to conceptualise, structure and write scientific research articles and reports.
• Ability to guide, mentor and deliver postgraduate students.
• Ability to think innovatively and analytically in the research and teaching environment.
• Ability to strengthen human capacity development.
• Advanced computer skills that include competence in MS Office, the use of statistical software, email and internet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability / Agility.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Team-focused orientation.
• Positive disposition.
• Emotional intelligence.

CLOSING DATE:  21 July 2025