Job Description

Title of Position

Senior Lecturer

Post Number

8022056 (ITS 0446)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Biotechnology

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

N/A

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

30/9/2023

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty and the Department of Biotechnology.

The Department of Biotechnology is recognized for its leadership in teaching, research and innovation; with local, regional and global impact. The department aim to produce outstanding professionals in the field of biotechnology and contribute to the body of scientific knowledge through research and innovation for the advancement of society. To that end, the department teaches actively at the undergraduate level and offers postgraduate studies at Honours, Masters, and Ph.D. levels. The Department currently has a permanent full-time Targeted Appointment (designated groups) Vacancy at the Senior Lecturer level.

This is a targeted position and in line with our targeted appointments strategy, consideration will be given to Black South African candidates.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at the postgraduate level in the field of Microbial Biotechnology
• Facilitate learning and teaching in Biotechnology courses
• Ability to teach students in Biotechnology and life science related fields
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Microbial Biotechnology
• Publish regularly in the field of Microbial Biotechnology or a related discipline
• Undertake postgraduate supervision at the Honours, Masters and Ph.D. level
• Provide academic leadership and administration in the department, faculty and university
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach in line with research discipline
• Raising research funding and implementing externally funded research projects
• Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. degree, preferably in the field of Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Genetics
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, in the field of Microbial Biotechnology
• A record of quality and sustained publications, preferably in the field of Microbial Biotechnology
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision at Honours and Masters level
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research

Required competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

Added advantage and preferences:

• A rating from the National Research Foundation of South Africa
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline
• Evidence of how own research will complement the Department's research niche areas (Medical Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology)
• Evidence of a teaching portfolio in a Biotechnology related field
• A track record of successful funding proposals for own work

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

EQUITY DISCLAIMER: In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Employment Targets of the University. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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