Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape, is acclaimed, nationally and internationally for its research work in the areas of nanomaterials, electrochemistry, environmental, and water analysis. There is also intensive research work on natural products chemistry and organometallic chemistry with applications in catalysis.
• The Department of Chemistry invites applications for the permanent position of Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer with specialization in the area of Organic Chemistry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Organic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Conduct research and publish appropriate high impact journals
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership
• Curriculum development, assessment, and the continuous improvement of the academic program
• Community engagement and outreach
• Manage academic administration

Minimum Requirements
For the post of Associate Professor the following criteria shall apply:

• PhD in Synthesis Organic Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and post-graduate tertiary level.
• A strong record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and successful supervision of postgraduate research supervision at Masters and doctoral level.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably international presence in Organic Chemistry.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
• For the post of Senior Lecturer the following criteria shall apply:
• PhD in Synthesis Organic Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate and post-graduate tertiary level.
• A record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and experience of postgraduate research supervision at the Masters and Doctoral level.
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Advantages of the appointment:

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health, and/or research organisations;
• Active working experience as an academic leader at the Departmental level and Faculty level;
• An h-index of 10 for Associate Professor is preferred;
• An NRF rating will be an added advantage.

Key competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Practical teaching, training, and mentoring skills in an academic and laboratory environment.
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Time and project management skills.