The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape, is acclaimed, nationally and internationally or its research work in the areas of nanomaterials, electrochemistry, environmental and water analysis. There is also intensive research work on natural products chemistry and organo-metallic chemistry with applications in catalysis.

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for the permanent position of Professor / Associate Professor with specialization in the area of Inorganic Chemistry.

The successful candidate for will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate learning and teaching of Inorganic Chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Conduct research and publish in appropriate high impact journals;
• Obtain external funding to conduct research and help guide research efforts in the field of Inorganic Chemistry;
• Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision;
• Provide academic leadership;
• Curriculum development, assessment and the continuous improvement of the academic programme;
• Community engagement and outreach;
• Manage academic administration.

For the post of Professor, the following criteria shall apply:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry;
• A strong record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and successful supervision of postgraduate research supervision at Masters and doctoral level;
• Evidence of expertise, national and international standing, and international presence in Inorganic Chemistry;
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and post graduate modules;
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

For the post of Associate Professor, the following criteria shall apply:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry;
• A strong record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed publications and successful supervision of postgraduate research supervision at Masters and doctoral level;
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably international presence in Inorganic Chemistry;
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and post graduate modules;
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Advantages for the appointment:

• A track record of developing research projects and securing funding would be an advantage;
• Collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, government departments, community health and/or research organisations;
• Active working experience as an academic leader at Departmental level and Faculty level;
• An h-index of higher than10 for Associate Professor and 20 or higher for Professor is preferred;
• An NRF Rating will be an added advantage.

Key competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Practical teaching, training and mentoring skills in an academic and laboratory environment;
• Engaging and developing undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Strong interpersonal relationship and the ability to collaborate with colleagues;
• Time and project management skills.

For further information regarding this position (but not applications), contact the Departmental Chairperson of Chemistry, Prof. Nazeem Jahed, on tel. +27 21 959 3053 /56.

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