Senior Lecturer P000739-Readvertisement

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Overview This role is for a Senior Lecturer (P000739-Readvertisement) at North West University, focused on providing teaching and learning duties within the Physics Subject Group and conducting research at the Centre for Space Research. What you will do * Conduct and supervise research projects as required * Quality assurance and management of research outputs * Drive and grow international collaboration. * Conduct own research and publication and maintain academic scholarship. * Support engaged research within the Subject Group, School and Faculty * Teach modules as required * Quality assurance and management of teaching outputs. * Employ new technological developments to enhance the offering of modules/courses * Manage and partake in student communication and support activities * Participate in community engagement activities * Develop, initiate and drive research proposals for external funding. * Embark on innovative, independent initiatives to obtain funding, facilities and/or equipment to enable research output. * Collaborate and build effective relationships for success model delivery * Take part in leadership / management activities within the Subject Group: Physics and Centre for Space Research Requirements (from the original advert) * PhD in Astrophysics/Astronomy/Material Physics/Space Physics * 3 years’ teaching and learning experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level * 3 years’ postgraduate supervision and training experience * 3 years’ experience as an active researcher * Proven track record of postgraduate student supervision * Proven track record of successfully applying for research funding * Leadership and outreach Community engagement expertise * Demonstrable theoretical/modelling/experimental Physics expertise * Excellent problem-solving skills * Excellent computer skills * Knowledge of the higher education system * Demonstrate language proficiency to function optimally in the multilingual environment of the NWU * Sound interpersonal relationship skills * Excellent communication skills * Team-oriented and reliable * Willing to take on administrative and leadership duties Who should apply This role is suited for an experienced academic with a PhD in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Material Physics, or Space Physics. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in university-level teaching, postgraduate supervision, and active research. They should possess a proven track record in securing research funding, strong leadership and community engagement skills, and demonstrable expertise in theoretical, modelling, or experimental Physics. Essential behavioural traits include excellent communication, sound interpersonal skills, a team-oriented approach, reliability, and a willingness to engage in administrative and leadership duties. Deadline 19th October, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-lecturer-p000739-readvertisement-north-west-university Source: myjobmag

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