Professor/Associate Professor: Physics - Ref No: 810

 

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000284/Andis

Date posted:

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Location:

Alice, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for the posts of Professor/Associate Professor in the Department of Physics (1 post), Faculty of Science and Agriculture.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

(Please indicate the academic rank level being applied for)
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • A Doctoral Degree in Physics (preferably in the areas of nuclear physics or renewable energy)
  • At least 10 years teaching experience in higher education for full Professor / 7 years experience in higher education for Associate Professor
  • Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in physics (preferably in the areas of nuclear physics or renewable energy)
  • A track record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor / Associate Professor
  • Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision
 
Added Advantages
  • Evidence of successful fundraising for research.
  • Evidence of professional and academic standing at the national and international levels
  • Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
  • Recognition as a leading scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
  • Evidence of attracting and successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
  • Evidence of national and international collaboration
  • Evidence of strong community engagement integrated with teaching, learning and research
 
Duties:
  • Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development, and implementation
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in physics; specializing in nuclear physics or renewable energy
  • Secure external research grants and establish research programs
  • Establish national and international collaborations
  • Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students and host post-doctoral fellows
  • Meet research publication requirements appropriate for the academic rank
  • Contribute to academic leadership and mentorship of academic staff
  • Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
  • Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels

Closing Date: 25 September 2022

To apply:  Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
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