Lecturer: Food Science & Technology (nGAP Post)

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context

• The Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.
• The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills.
• The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics.
• Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.

The purpose of this post is to support the department in pursuit of its academic objectives which include: teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning, and service learning activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Masters degree in Food Science & Technology
• Base qualification: Bachelor's in Food Science & Technology

Recommendations:

• Recently completed Doctoral/PhD in Food Science & Technology (with  first  degree Bachelor's in Food Science & Technology) or current registration towards a Doctoral/PhD degree
• Teaching experience in Food Science & Technology in Higher Education or other relevant experience

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Participation in all components of the nGAP development programme during the first 6 years of employment
• Completion of a doctoral degree (if applicable) in the relevant field of specialization during the first three years of employment.
• Teach the subjects: Food Technology, Food Production and Food Process Engineering
• Supervise student research projects at under- and post-graduate level
• Participate in curriculum development
• Perform student assessment
• Conduct and Participate in research toward peer- reviewed publications (minimum 1.5 units per annum)
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Monitor and assess work integrated learning
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Participation in all components of the nGAP development programme during the first 6 years of employment

Competencies

Post nGAP induction phase:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Presentation skills
• Adaptability
• Continuous learning
• Strong learner focus
• Communication and coaching skills
• Administrative skills
• Proficiency in English

General Information

Closing Date: 01 July 2016

Enquiries: (021) 959 6265

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.