Professor / Associate Professor – Science Education (specialization in Chemistry Education) (Re-a[...]

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Professor / Associate Professor – Science Education (specialization in Chemistry Education) (Re-advertisement) - (8204)

Job Title

Professor / Associate Professor – Science Education (specialization in Chemistry Education) (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->

Education ->

Senior Phase and Further Education & Train -Fet

Campus / Location

Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

12 / 10 / 2025

Job Purpose

• To teach undergraduate Chemistry and Chemistry Curriculum Studies.
• Lead the science cluster in the SPFET department and the Faculty of Education in general,
• conduct research and mentor others.
• Contribute to the faculty goals in teaching, research, community engagement / administration, and Teaching Practice.

This post has been created for the purpose of raising the standard of scholarship in the field of Science Education in the Faculty. The purpose of the post is to provide academic leadership to build capacity by initiating relevant research projects, strengthening research capacity, providing mentorship to novice researchers (staff members) and supervising postgraduate students up to doctoral level. The appointee will contribute to the spectrum of academic functions including teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising students on teaching practice, curriculum development, academic administration and conducting research in the subject area of Science Education. The focus of this appointment is to strengthen postgraduate research capacity across the faculty therefore the incumbent will engage with researchers in all departments to seek opportunities for multidisciplinary projects.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Recommendations :

Recommendations : Associate Professor

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

NB : Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Ad Hominem promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University’s Ad Hominem Promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

General Information

Closing Date : 12 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department

on or

Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information :

1. All your completed qualifications

2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification

3. Your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract of your Doctoral degree.

5. Your major subjects at undergrad level

6. Subjects you have taught and at which level

7. Details regarding your research output / publication record and all scholarly achievements

8. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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