Assistant Professor of Physics: Start-Up Funds & Teaching

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Research start-up funds

Laboratory facilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Physics in Rustenburg. This tenure-track role focuses on growing a strong research program while delivering undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum and service within the department.

The position emphasizes a demonstrated research track record, teaching excellence, and the ability to secure external funding, with access to university facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration in the

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness across physics topics.
• Strong potential to secure external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate physics courses.
• Establish an active externally funded research program.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Supervise student research projects and theses.
• Participate in departmental and university service and curriculum development.

Skills

Research publication potential

Teaching ability

Communication & collaboration

External funding potential

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Physics in Rustenburg. This tenure-track role focuses on growing a strong research program while delivering undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum and service within the department.

The position emphasizes a demonstrated research track record, teaching excellence, and the ability to secure external funding, with access to university facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration in the