Associate Professor : Inorganic Chemistry
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Jan 13, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Assist in developing the discipline of Inorganic Chemistry in the Faculty; strengthen the research capacity in Chemistry through collaborations, fund-raising and post graduate recruitment and supervision; and contribute to the Department’s goals in teaching, research community engagement/administration, and work integrated learning.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Doctoral degree in Inorganic Chemistry.
- Base qualification in Chemistry with a Masters in Inorganic Chemistry.
- At least 6 years’ experience in the relevant field, 4 of which must be teaching in Higher Education.
- Successful supervision of postgraduate students.
- Record of publication in SAPSE-accredited journals with at least 12 publications, 6 of which must be from the last 5 years.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
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Undergraduate up to postgraduate level teaching- General chemistry, Inorganic and Physical chemistry
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Supervise post graduate student projects
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Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership in the department
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Participate in curriculum development
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Lead research in Organic Chemistry
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Perform student assessment
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Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
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Mentor junior staff in teaching and Research
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Develop and maintain linkages / collaborations with industry, international researchers and professional bodies
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Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
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Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Competencies
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Presentation skills
- Adaptability and team work
- Continuous learning
- Strong learner focus
- Communication and Coaching skills
- Administrative skills
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent research output
- Significant impact in one or more of the following: research, policy development, research, curriculum change or academic leadership
General Information
Closing date 13 January 2017
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.
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