UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER - SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY

Department: FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Position: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER - SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
Remuneration: A competitive salary package will be offered.
Description:

The School of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science invites applications for the above position, specifically in the areas of coordination or organometallic chemistry, although outstanding applicants in other areas may also be considered.

 

Qualifications

The minimum qualification is a PhD 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

Teaching of general chemistry at first-year level and teaching in all aspects of the appointee’s branch of chemistry to Honours level, as well as a research programme in the appointee’s branch of chemistry. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

 

Enquiries

For further information contact the Head of School, Professor J.P. Michael, email: Joseph.Michael@wits.ac.za

 

Applications: Submit a covering letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, brief research proposal, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees to:

 

      Ms. Busisiwe Khumalo, Human Resources Officer, Faculty of Science,

      University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050, South Africa.

      Email: Busisiwe.Khumalo@wits.ac.za, fax: 27 11 717-6009.

 

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.

 

Closing date: 30 June 2012

 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and 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.

 
éCommitted to excellence and equity
Closing Date: 30 June 2012
Contact Person: BUSISIWE KHUMALO
Contact Person Email: Busisiwe.Khumalo@wits.ac.za
Fax Applications to: 011 717 6009
To Apply: Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to BUSISIWE KHUMALO, Faculty of science, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050.

Alternatively - Fax: 011 717 6009 or E-mail: Busisiwe.Khumalo@wits.ac.za