Lecturer in Chemistry: Teaching & Computational Research

Nelson Mandela University; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth invites applications for a tenure-track role in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach General Chemistry at undergraduate level and contribute to Physical Chemistry and related specialties.

The appointee will lead research, supervise Honours/Master’s/Doctoral students, publish work, and build industry links and international collaborations.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry with Physical chemistry specialization preferred.
• Experience teaching General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry at undergraduate level.
• Track record supervising Honours and Masters candidates.
• Record of publishing research outputs (articles, patents, book chapters).
• Must have experience in computational chemistry.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
• PhD degree will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching and learning in the Department of Chemistry.
• Provide supervision of post-graduate research students.
• Develop an individual field of chemical research.
• Develop national and international research networks and partnerships.
• Manage, conduct, publish and promote research; engage in academic outreach locally and nationally.
• Participate in the public activities of the Faculty of Science and Department of Chemistry.
• Perform administration duties normally associated with the academic position.

Skills

General Chemistry teaching

Physical Chemistry

Computational Chemistry

Postgraduate supervision

Research publication

Fundraising/External funds

Academic administration

Education

MSc in Chemistry (Physical chemistry specialization preferred)

PhD degree (added advantage)

Job description

Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth invites applications for a tenure-track role in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach General Chemistry at undergraduate level and contribute to Physical Chemistry and related specialties.

The appointee will lead research, supervise Honours/Master’s/Doctoral students, publish work, and build industry links and international collaborations.