Senior Lecturer

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
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

Head of Department

• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Leadership and decision making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Support of diversity
• Customer service
• Flexibility in a changing environment

Senior Lecturer

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills
• Good interpersonal and high-level presentation and facilitation skills
• Good administrative skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Strong learner focus and adaptability
• Quality-oriented work ethic
• General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email)
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Administrative skills
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English