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Department: Natural Sciences: 2X Lecturer Chemistry



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Job title : Department: Natural Sciences: 2X Lecturer-Chemistry Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : November 03, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be expected to contribute across teaching, research, community engagement, and academic administration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Teaching and Learning

  • Compile work schemes in collaboration with colleagues.

  • Professionally prepare teaching media, handouts, and reference materials to supplement prescribed textbooks.

  • Facilitate effective learning experiences using contemporary teaching approaches and technology.

  • Upgrade course content and develop new courses/modules to meet evolving disciplinary requirements.

  • Identify at-risk students, design interventions, provide counselling support, and monitor progress.

  • Manage student and peer evaluations of teaching performance and apply appropriate assessment methods.

  • Act as programme leader, mentor, and coach; supervise tutors; manage attendance registers, student results, registration, tests, and examinations.

Research and Scholarship

  • Conduct research, publish in recognised outlets, and present papers at conferences.

  • Act as a study leader and supervise research students.

  • Seek external research funding and grants.

  • Remain current with developments in the field and integrate emerging approaches into teaching and research.

  • Community Engagement and Professional Practice
  • Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate them into curriculum and research.

  • Report on involvement in professional, industry, and/or community activities.

  • Maintain professional membership (where appropriate) and participate in ongoing professional development.

  • Represent the institution at careers/open days and contribute to programme marketing.

Curriculum and Quality Assurance

  • Participate in curriculum review and development to ensure alignment with sector norms and accreditation requirements.

  • Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant bodies.

  • Contribute to quality assurance processes, committee work, and implementation of recommendations.

  • Monitor impact of QA interventions within the faculty/department.

Leadership, Governance and Administration

  • Contribute to departmental policymaking and academic decision-making.

  • Set annual objectives for teaching, research, community engagement, and administration.

  • Participate in and chair departmental committees.

  • Prepare reports and consult with relevant stakeholders.

  • Prepare and implement a development plan for career progression.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master’s degree (NQF level 9 or equivalent) in Chemistry.

  • Minimum of two years’ work experience in teaching and learning theory and practice within a higher education context.

  • Experience in an academic development environment, particularly in professional development, will be an advantage.

  • Strong understanding of contemporary learning, teaching, and assessment practices.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with faculty colleagues.

  • Capacity to adapt to the diverse learning needs of adult learners.

  • Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, communication (verbal and written), report writing, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong attention to detail with sound organisational, administrative, and management skills.

  • Self-driven, with proven ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Competence in using technology to engage with students and staff and to support learning.

  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 October 2025


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