Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

Head of Department

• The HOD must manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.

Senior Lecturer

• The successful candidate will teach Analytical Chemistry modules and supervise student projects up to Postgraduate level, will contribute to curriculum development in the Department, while providing support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in teaching and learning, work integrated learning, service learning, and research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Head of Department

• Doctorate in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, with at least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Lecturer.
• The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years’ management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e academic management;curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management in a Department).
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Senior Lecturer

• Doctorate in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• A base qualification Chemistry or equivalent qualification
• At least 4 years’ relevant working experience, which must include two years teaching experience in Chemistry at the Higher Education level
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional requirements
• Experience in curriculum development
• Industry experience will be an added advantage

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Head of Department

• Academic instruction
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Human resources management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of university teaching, research, service mandates and expectations
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean

Senior Lecturer

• Teach Analytical Chemistry courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise undergraduate final year research projects and postgraduate students
• Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning
• Develop innovative teaching and learning methods and materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content)
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities