The School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science cordially invites applications for two posts at the Lecturer level, specifically in the areas of organic chemistry and analytical chemistry.
Qualifications:
The minimum qualification for these posts is a PhD, preferably with post-doctoral or industrial experience, as well as expertise in the specified areas. An independent research record with supervisory and academic teaching experience would be an advantage.
Duties:
Duties entail teaching of general chemistry at first-year level, and teaching in all aspects of the appointee’s branch of chemistry to Honours level. The appointee is also expected to be an active researcher. For all advertised positions, fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Remuneration:
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The package includes a provident fund, medical aid and bursaries, subject to University regulations. The successful applicants will be required to assume duties by 1 July 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter.
To Apply:
Submit a covering letter accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, summary of completed research, plans for future research, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of three referees, and a brief research proposal to: Miss Busisiwe Khumalo, Human Resources Officer, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050.
Correspondence will be entered into with short ‘listed candidates only.
Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic interview, and the presentation of a short seminar on the proposed line of research may be required. Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within one month from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful.
For more information: contact Professor JP Michael; e-mail joseph.michael@wits.ac.za
“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”
Alternatively - Fax: 086 523 4543 or E-mail: Busisiwe.Khumalo@wits.ac.za
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