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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer- Department of Pharmacology

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Sep 27, 2019

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UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (nGAP)

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancies.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in the broad fields of science, technology, engineering, the humanities and social sciences, internationally.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Higher Education and Training is implementing the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) under Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) in partnership with South African state universities. Phase 5 of the nGAP has been approved by the DHET and its implementation is currently underway. The aim of this advertisement is to recruit candidates that have a passion for pursuing a career in academia and to improve the equity profile of the University, which constitutes an important aspect of the nGAP and UP's Strategic Plan. Consequently, the University invites applicants who are 40 years or younger with a Master's or PhD degree or who are currently enrolled or plan to enrol for a PhD degree and who are from under-represented designated groups to apply for position in the department listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:
  • Participating in a formal development programme aimed at strengthening their aspirations and skills as researchers and lecturers;
  • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
  • Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students;
  • Conducting collaborative research in their research specialisation areas;
  • Playing an active role as an academic, nationally and internationally;
  • Completing their PhD studies in instances where these have not yet been completed; and
  • Assuming limited administration responsibilities in the department.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER:
  • A Master's degree in the relevant discipline;
  • Illustrate the potential to become competent lecturers at the undergraduate level;
  • Illustrate strong potential to become an established researcher.


SENIOR LECTURER:
  • A relevant doctoral degree;
  • Teaching experience;
  • At least five accredited publications.


RECOMMENDATIONS:
  • Proven communications skills;
  • Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
  • Proven record of national and international teamwork;
  • Leadership potential.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

In applying for this post, please attach:
  • A comprehensive CV (utilising the UP format downloadable from the University website);
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • At the level of Senior Lecturer, names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 27 September 2019

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Dr Louw Botha (012 420 4038), or email: louw.botha@up.ac.za

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2019, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

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