Senior Physics Lecturer & Research Leader, Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive academic salary

Access to research facilities

Professional development opportunities

Academic leave provisions

Collaborative department environment

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading university in Pietermaritzburg to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Physics. The role covers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, high-impact research, and academic leadership within the Physics department.

The candidate will mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, secure external funding, and participate in departmental governance. This is a distinguished opportunity within a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of teaching and research at the tertiary level.
• Record of publications and grant applications.
• Experience supervising student research projects and theses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and practicals across physics disciplines (quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism).
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects.
• Conduct independent research and seek external funding; publish in journals.
• Contribute to curriculum design and program enhancement.
• Participate in departmental committees and academic administration.

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading university in Pietermaritzburg to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Physics. The role covers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, high-impact research, and academic leadership within the Physics department.

The candidate will mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, secure external funding, and participate in departmental governance. This is a distinguished opportunity within a vibrant academic community.