Lecturer (P8)/ Senior Lecturer (P7): Physics at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• A relevant Master’s degree NQF 9 in Physics (or related field) with a specialisation in electromagnetism/electronics.
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience
• Proof of PhD registration and at least two years’ lecturing experience at NQF levels 8 and 9 will be an advantage.
• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal (not mandatory).
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community engagement activities.
• Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at the departmental level.
• Excellent computer skills

Senior Lecturer P7

• A Doctorate in Physics (or related field) with a specialisation in electromagnetism/electronics.
• At least 5 years relevant teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Evidence of managing a research program and some publications in accredited journal/s, as well as postgraduate research supervision.
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management.
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Excellent computer skills.

Recommendation

Lecturer: 

• PhD or progress towards PhD completion 
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at the Honours level 

Senior Lecturer: 

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Faculty of Education, subject content, subject pedagogy, and other Education and Pedagogy-related modules if needed.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.