Job description<\/p>\n
\tCANDIDATES WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY, SHOULD NOT REAPPLY<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION<\/p>\n
\tVacant senior academic position in Chemistry, with teaching duties in the sub-group Physical Chemistry and research duties (including postgraduate supervision) in the RFA for Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
\tTeaching and Learning: undergraduate and honours physical chemistry modules.
\n\tResearch and innovation: lead research and supervise students at masters and doctoral levels in Atmospheric Chemistry.
\n\tCommunity engagement: social and academic communities.
\n\tManagement and other tasks at subject group, focus area and faculty levels, which include co-managing the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group.<\/p>\n
KEY FUNCTIONAL \/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tAdvanced knowledge of atmospheric chemistry research \u2013 knowledgeable of various atmospheric sampling and analytical techniques.
\n\tBe able to lecture introductory and advanced chemistry on a tertiary level with a specific inclination towards teaching physical chemistry.
\n\tBe able to learn various teaching philosophies and approaches to apply during teaching and learning activities.
\n\tKnowledge of aspects associated with the supervision of postgraduate studies in atmospheric chemistry.
\n\tExcellent computer skills, which include knowledge of relevant research and teaching software such as MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook,
\n\tWord, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as advanced programming software such as MATLAB.
\n\tWritten language ability with respect to spelling, grammar and punctuation to write scientific manuscripts.
\n\tExcellent communication skills within the scientific community through presentations and publications.
\n\tDemonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
\n\tIllustrate potential to obtain a NRF rating within the near future.
\n\tAbility to apply theoretical knowledge within the atmospheric chemistry research field.
\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
\n\tGood administrative, planning and coordinating skills.<\/p>\n
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n
\tCommitment to collegiality.
\n\tCommitment to transformation.
\n\tAbility to work independently and to collaborate in teams.
\n\tAn innovator who strives for \u2018best practice\u2019 in both teaching and research.
\n\tStudent orientated, reliable, and a sense of responsibility.
\n\tAppreciation of the role of support staff and treating them with respect and dignity.
\n\tAbility to function under pressure.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tA PhD (NQF Level 10) in Atmospheric Chemistry.
\n\tA minimum of three (3) years\u2019 teaching and learning experience in a higher education institution.
\n\tIndustrial experience in atmospheric chemistry (air quality, climate change management and research).
\n\tHigher education research and postgraduate supervision (Master\u2019s and PhD).
\n\tA track record of research papers published in accredited peer-reviewed scientific journals.
\n\tNational and international collaborations.
\n\tNon-academic chemistry experience.<\/p>\n
ADDED ADVANTAGES:<\/p>\n
\tCommunity service.<\/p>\n
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Apply by:\u00a011 September 2025<\/p>\n
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