ASSOCIATE LECTURER/ LECTURER -New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
Description:
As part of the new Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) sponsored by the Department of Higher Education and Training in terms of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) Applications are invited for the above contract “New Generation of Academics Programme” (nGAP) Associate Lecturer or Lecturer position. To apply for this position, you must be currently registered for, or recently received, a PhD in a School of Chemistry or Biochemistry at a South African University.
The most important features of the nGAP programme:
1. the nGAP covers a six-year period, comprising of a 3-year development programme, plus 3 years induction after successful completion of the Development Programme; and continuing permanent employment at the appointing institution thereafter;
2. enables the successful candidate to immediately take up a permanent lecturer position and earn a full lecturer salary whilst you study;
3. the successful candidate will be firmly factored into the long-term staffing plans of the department right from the outset;
4. the appointment will be governed by contracts that clearly spell out the expectations, obligations, roles, and responsibilities of the university and of the newly appointed academic;
5. the successful candidate will study for a doctorate, or undertake post-doctoral work with substantially reduced teaching responsibilities, while studying; and
6. the successful candidate will be provided mentoring in order to nurture his/her academic career;
7. provides support for an international mobility experience
Minimum Requirements:
To be eligible for selection for an nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting criteria specified by the university:
· show interest in becoming an academic;
· be 40 years or younger;
· show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at doctoral level or postdoctoral level;
· be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme;
· The minimum required qualification is an MSc in Chemistry or Biochemistry, preferably with undergraduate training in both.
· The candidate appointed should preferably have experience and an interest in biocatalysis and green chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry and enzymology.
· The candidate should preferably have research activities that are synergistic with the current capacities in organic synthetic and medicinal chemistry in the School of Chemistry, (www.wits.ac.za/science/schools/chemistry/research/).
· The incumbent will collaborate closely with the School of Molecular and Cell Biology.
Job Summary:
Duties: The candidate will be required to give lectures (mainly to first year classes) and tutor as necessary, as well as assisting the School with the organisation and running of practical laboratory sessions. In addition, the incumbent will be required to complete his or her PhD during this period (if not already awarded) and perform research and publish in ISI rated journals.
Key Performance Areas:
Overall responsibilities will include the teaching of general chemistry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and the establishment of a research programme.
Key Competencies:
The ability to work in a team environment would be a strong advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Applications: Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, a brief research proposal of the current PhD, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document, and names and e-mail addresses of three referees.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”.
Correspondence will be entered into with short¿listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or Microsoft Teams interview, and the presentation of a short seminar on the proposed line of research may be required.
Closing date: 30th November 2022.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
“The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates”
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. A requirement of the nGAP is that at least 80% of all nGAP positions will be allocated to black and/or women South African citizens.
