Senior Lecturer- Physics

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology university in Cape Town is seeking a candidate to teach Physics up to Honours level in Engineering qualifications. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and engage in research. A PhD in Physics or equivalent and relevant teaching experience are essential. The university values diversity and encourages applications from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' relevant full-time experience including two years in a lecturing role.
• Experience in industry and teaching within Engineering context is advantageous.
• Skills in high-performance computing and coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics subjects up to Honours level.
• Develop innovative teaching materials.
• Participate in curriculum and research development.

Skills

Doctoral qualification in Physics or equivalent

Full-time working experience in teaching Physics

Research and postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development experience

Education

Doctoral (NQF level 10) qualification

Tools

Programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R)

High-performance computing environments

Document preparation systems (e.g., LaTeX)

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Job Title

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

30/11/2025

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will teach Physics up to Honours level in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering qualifications. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development (especially at postgraduate level). Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, Work Integrated Learning, and community engagement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A doctoral (NQF level 10) qualification in Physics or equivalent.
• At least four years' relevant full-time working experience, which must include at least two years in a lecturing role at a higher education institution that involved teaching Physics
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional requirements
• Experience in curriculum development

Recommended

• Industry experience would be advantageous
• Experience teaching or working in an Engineering context would be advantageous
• Being an existing associate member of NITheCS would be advantageous
• Knowledge of and experience with high-performance computing environments would be advantageous
• Skills in a code-based document preparation system (e.g., LaTeX) would be advantageous

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:

• Teach Physics subjects up to Honours level, including in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering qualifications
• Develop innovative, reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, practicals, tutorials, online content)
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department, including leadership functions
• Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postgraduate level
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 1 publication unit per year
• Participate in supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate students
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities
• Contribute to activities of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) of which CPUT is a node
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to theoretical and computational sciences (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Strong student focus
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English

General Information

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NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Promotion of Academic Staff if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence . In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

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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