Lecturer required immediately: APPLY NOW
Pretoria, Gauteng
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Teaching and mentoring capacity in Biochemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Establishing an independent research programme in the Department to contribute to research and postgraduate supervision;
Networking with associated research groups and entities at UP, as well as fostering international collaboration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A PhD-degree in Biochemistry or a closely aligned field;
Evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate level;
Evidence of supervision/co-supervision activity at postgraduate level;
Research publications in recognised journals.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
In-depth subject knowledge;
Excellent communication skills and computer literacy;
A student-centred mind-set;
Excellent organizational skills;
Teamwork and good interpersonal skills;
Multi-disciplinary research skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
More than two years’ experience in a tertiary environment;
Membership/affiliation of national scientific and professional bodies;
Evidence of community engagement activities;
A driver’s licence.
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 and Umvuzo medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
In applying for this post, please attach:
A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three academic referees whom we have permission to contact;
Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
A critical self-evaluation of teaching and research contributions to date.
CLOSING DATE: 24 April 2020
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2020, 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 will 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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions. Apply Now
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