Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Physics

Purpose

The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in physics in the Department of Physical and Earth Sciences.
The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and post-graduate level courses in nuclear physics and other undergraduate modules. The applicant will also be expected to develop research programmes and undertake research in their field of interest. A broad-based training in nuclear physics will be an essential requirement for this position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department and will be expected to contribute to the development and growth of the department.
Candidates selected for interviews for Senior Lecturer will be required to conduct a short presentation on a specified topic.

Minimum Requirements
Lecturer

• A PhD in nuclear physics or cognate field,
• At least 2 years relevant teahcing experince,
• 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 departmental level,
• Excellent computer skills.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in nuclear physics or cognate field.
• At least 5 years relevant teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Evidence of managing a research program and some publications in accredited journal/s.
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral level.
• 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.

Recommended Requirements

Lecturer

• Evidence of Successful post graduate supervision

Senior lecturer

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for a successful NRF rating application.
• Mobilized research grant funding or have applied for research funding.

Duties

• Deliver on teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate students in nuclear physics.
• Undertake curriculum and programme development in the Department
• Participate in academic administration and subject management in the department
• Seek research funding and conduct research within relevant fields
• Contribute to capacity building and collegiality within the department
• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders and community, including academic collaboration, research funding in the industry and government.
• Conduct appropriate research and publish research findings.
• Acts as a study/research leader and contribute to community engagement initiatives.
• Develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress.
• Participate and chair departmental committees and manage marketing of programmes and aspects of open/careers days.
• Contribute to quality assurance and implement appropriate interventions.
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and professional conduct at SPU.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
  

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.