Professor/Associate Professor Organic Chemistry - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 27-05-2015 12:17:38 PM
24-06-2015 12:17:38 PM
Job Purpose:
Develop and lead the discipline of Organic 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 Organic Chemistry
• For Professor: At least EIGHT (8) years’ experience in the relevant field, of which five (5) years must be teaching in Higher Education.
• For Associate Professor: At least six (6) years’ experience in the relevant field, of whichfour (4) years must be teaching in Higher Education.
• Successful supervision of Doctoral students (Professorship) or Masters Students (Associate Professorship)
• Record of publication in SAPSE-accredited journals with a minimum 15 publications, with at least 8 in the last 5 years (Professorship); or at least 12 publications, 6 of which must be from the last 5 years (Associate Professorship).
• Current NRF rating for Professorship if in South Africa or Equivalent if not in SA

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
• Undergraduate up to postgraduate level teaching- General chemistry, Organic and Physical chemistry
• Supervise post graduate student projects
• Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership in the department
• Participate in curriculum development
• Lead research in Organic Chemistry
• Perform student assessment
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Mentor junior staff in teaching and Research
• Develop and maintain linkages / collaborations with industry, international researchers and professional bodies
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• 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

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