Senior Lecturer in Physics & Astrophysics

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 826,000 - 1,270,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa invites applications for Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Grade SL/AP) in the Department of Physics and Electronics. The post encompasses teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research leadership in Astrophysics, and contributions to electronics teaching and departmental governance.

Candidates should have a PhD, a track record of publications and grants, and demonstrated leadership in teaching, assessment, research and community

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a related discipline is required.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is required; postgraduate teaching is an advantage.
• Research in Astrophysics with ability to contribute to Electronics teaching is preferred.
• Supervision of research from Master’s to completion is expected.
• National presence in the discipline with potential for international profile.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Contribute to governance and departmental leadership at multiple levels.
• Mentor students and supervise research from Master’s to PhD where applicable.

Skills

Teaching experience

Astrophysics research

Research supervision

Publications & grants

Leadership & administration

Electronics teaching

Education

PhD in Physics or related

Job description

Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa invites applications for Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Grade SL/AP) in the Department of Physics and Electronics. The post encompasses teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research leadership in Astrophysics, and contributions to electronics teaching and departmental governance.

Candidates should have a PhD, a track record of publications and grants, and demonstrated leadership in teaching, assessment, research and community