Lecturer: New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) (Faculty of Science: Department of Chemical Sciences)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make a permanent appointment of a lecturer in the
Department of Chemical Sciences. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations.
undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Chemistry in the Department of Chemical Sciences. The successful candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education.
- Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
- Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
- Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
- Assist with developing course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- Supervise postgraduate students.
- Attend departmental and faculty meetings and participate in other activities of the Department.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Actively conduct research and establish their own research niche in Chemistry and participate in research activities
leading to publication of articles. - Participate in Community Engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty
Minimum requirements
- MSc in Chemistry (min.70% pass mark).
- Experience or previous participation in developing, conducting, and overseeing/demonstrating undergraduate practical sessions in Chemistry.
- Proven experience of dealing with chemical laboratory waste.
- Demonstratable awareness of the requirements of Laboratory safety Act.
- Be able to teach physical chemistry.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Published Scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journals (in case of a PhD degree holder).
- Previous lecturing experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience in some of Spectroscopic, surface characterization, spectrometry, chromatography, microscopy, speciation, and thermal analysis techniques such as TEM, SEM, GC, MS, LC-MS, PXRD, SCXRD, AAS, Raman, FTIR, TGA, DSC, BET etc.
- Knowledge of Chemistry taught in undergraduate programmes is a must.
- A team player with a passion for student training and research
- Be competent in both oral and written communication.
- A problem solver.
- PhD degree
- Previous postgraduate supervision experience will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 years’ experience of participating in organizing and managing undergraduate practical sessions and student assistants or tutors for chemistry students is a strong recommendation.
- Research track record in Chemistry.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
