Lecturer - Department of Physics

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to:

• Present undergraduate and honours level lectures and practicals in Physics;
• Develop research programmes in Physics which will complement the current research focus of the Department;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Obtain grant funding.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD-degree in Physics;
• Experience of undergraduate lecturing/tutoring;
• Documented proof of own research outputs in Physics.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Experience in Physics research;
• Appropriate language and communication skills, both written and verbal.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Post-doctoral experience.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online following the apply online button below.

CLOSING DATE: 

24 November 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Prof Chris Theron, Tel: (012) 420 2455

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 January 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.