Lecturer in Organic Chemistry (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

Lecturer in Organic Chemistry Faculty Applied Sciences Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Chemistry Campus/ Location Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) Job Type Permanent Occupational Function Academic Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 15/5/2022 Job Purpose Assist in developing and teaching the discipline of Organic Chemistry in the Department and Faculty; support the research capacity in Organic Chemistry (Natural Product Research) through collaborations, fund-raising and postgraduate supervision; and contribute to the Department’s goals in teaching, research community engagement/administration, and work integrated learning. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry with specialization in Natural Product Chemistry Base qualification in Chemistry At least 2 years’ experience in the relevant field, one of which must be teaching in Higher Education. Recommended: A PhD with specialisation in Natural Product Chemistry will be advantageous Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities Undergraduate up to postgraduate level teaching- General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Supervise post graduate student projects Perform academic and administrative responsibilities in the department Participate in curriculum development Contribute to research in Organic Chemistry Perform student assessments Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department Assist with marketing and recruitment activities Participate in Community Engagement & Service-Learning activities Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department Conduct laboratory sessions 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 Research and academic writing skills General Information Closing Date: 15 May 2022 Enquires: peckw@cput.ac.za NB: THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs, QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATES OR ANY IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION. PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION UNLESS IT IS REQUIRED BY THE HUMAN CAPITAL DEPARTMENT. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. 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. We reserve the right not to make an appointment. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Lecturer in Organic Chemistry

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Chemistry

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Academic

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

15/5/2022

Job Purpose

Assist in developing and teaching the discipline of Organic Chemistry in the Department and Faculty; support the research capacity in Organic Chemistry (Natural Product Research) through collaborations, fund-raising and postgraduate supervision; and contribute to the Department’s goals in teaching, research community engagement/administration, and work integrated learning.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry with specialization in Natural Product Chemistry
Base qualification in Chemistry
At least 2 years’ experience in the relevant field, one of which must be teaching in Higher Education.
Recommended: A PhD with specialisation in Natural Product Chemistry will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Undergraduate up to postgraduate level teaching- General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Supervise post graduate student projects
Perform academic and administrative responsibilities in the department
Participate in curriculum development
Contribute to research in Organic Chemistry
Perform student assessments
Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
Participate in Community Engagement & Service-Learning activities
Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Conduct laboratory sessions

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
Research and academic writing skills

General Information

Closing Date: 15 May 2022

Enquires: peckw@cput.ac.za

NB: THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs, QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATES OR ANY IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION. PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION UNLESS IT IS REQUIRED BY THE HUMAN CAPITAL DEPARTMENT. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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