Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Posted 23 July 2025 - Closing Date 06 August 2025

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Job Description

DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

Post: Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

Ref. No. C108

Minimum Requirements:

Professor:

  • PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
  • Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
  • Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
  • Sustained track record of external funding
  • Evidence of collaborative linkages
  • Evidence of external engagement
  • Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
  • Professional registration with SACI.

 

Summary of Duties

  • Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
  • Supervise postgraduate students
  • Coordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department

 

Associate Professor:

Minimum Requirements:

  • A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic
  • At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
  • Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
  • Track record of external funding.
  • Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
  • Professional registration with SACI.

Summary of Duties

  • Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
  • Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
  • Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 Senior Lecturer:
Minimum Requirements:

  • A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic Chemistry.
  • At least 5 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
  • Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
  • Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
  • Professional registration with SACI.

 Summary of Duties:

  • Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
  • Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
  • Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 

Lecturer:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Masters qualification in Organic Chemistry.
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
  • Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Good communication and lecturing skills.
  • A strong passion for teaching and research.
  • Professional registration with SACI.

 Summary of Duties:

  • Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
  • Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
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