CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Chemistry at Nelson Mandela University has a long history of excellence and leadership in teaching and research across the various fields of chemistry. The person appointed to this position will be expected to teach General Chemistry at undergraduate level, as well as specialist topics in Physical Chemistry and/or other areas depending on the candidate's expertise. Experience in computational chemistry will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and lead appropriate research, supervise Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral candidates, and produce and disseminate knowledge in chemistry through publications, patents, and book chapters. The person will also be expected to contribute to academic administration, create industry links, and establish international partnerships in their area of research.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning in the Department of Chemistry.
• Provide supervision of post-graduate research students.
• Development of an individual field of chemical research.
• Development of national and international research networks and partnerships.
• Manage, conduct, publish and promote research.
• Involvement in academic engagement at the local and national level.
• Participate in the public activities of the Faculty of Science and Department of Chemistry.
• Perform administration duties normally associated with the academic position.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge of the theory and application of chemistry, particularly in Physical Chemistry.
• The ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge through research and publication of chemistry research results in accredited national and international chemistry journals.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.
• Ability to attract external financial research support.
• Effective management of modules and programmes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant MSc degree in Chemistry (Physical chemistry specialization preferred).
• Experience facilitating teaching and learning in General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry at undergraduate level.
• Experience supervising Honours, and/or master’s candidates.
• Record of publishing research outputs (articles, patents, and book chapters).
• Must have experience in computational chemistry.
• A minimum of 1 year teaching experience.
• A PhD degree will be an added advantage.

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