QDP: Lecturer in Microbiology
QDP: Lecturer in Microbiology opportunity has become available in Free State. If interested, kindly check the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
University of the Free State invites suitable applicants to apply for a six-year Lecturing Developmental Programme.
Company: University of the Free State (UFS)
Date Listed: 16 January 2022
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Duration: 72 months (6 years)
Commencement: 01 April 2022
Salary: Available upon request
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Closing Date: 16 January 2022
Qhubeka Development Programme (QDP) Lecturer in Microbiology at the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Job ID: 4143
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence in teaching and learning, the University of the Free State encourages South African members from designated groups under the age of 40, with the intention of pursuing an academic career, to apply.
The promising young academic will be appointed in a full time, permanent position at lecturer level on a six-year developmental programme. In the first three years of the programme, the appointee is given a reduced workload to allow him/her to complete a doctoral degree, if not yet completed by date of appointment. In addition, the appointee is mentored and supported as s/he is introduced to academic life particularly with regard to his/her teaching, research and engaged scholarship responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Microbiology.
- Present practical laboratory sessions to students in Microbiology and Biochemistry.
- Perform high quality research in the field of Microbiology.
- Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
- Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
- Perform ad-hoc tasks as prescribed by the Head of the Department.
- Assist with the maintenance and operation of the department’s research facilities.
Inherent Requirements:
- A Master’s degree on NQF level 9 in Microbiology or closely related discipline passed with an average of 70% (attach academic record).
- Must enrol for a doctoral degree at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.
Recommendations:
- A PhD in Microbiology or closely related discipline.
- Proven experience in presentation of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
- Provide evidence of published manuscripts or manuscripts in preparation that have the potential to be accepted for publication in accredited journals.
- A proven research record of published articles in ISi accredited journals.
- A proven record of accomplishment in under- and postgraduate lecturing or presenting practical laboratory sessions.
- Proven research expertise aligned to current research areas in Department.
Required Competencies:
- Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and tofulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly andeffectively with high stress situations.
- Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
- Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
How to Apply for QDP: Lecturer in Microbiology
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR MICROBIOLOGY LECTURER DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMME
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