Professor/associate Professor

Department University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences -> Physics Job Title Professor/Associate Professor Post Level Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Professor Job Type Academic - Univen Funded Closing Date 9/1/2026 Job Requirements **For Appointment as a Professor**: - A PhD in Physics. - A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 7 years of relevant professional experience. - A proven research record with at least 15 publications in accredited journals, including book chapters and at least one book publication. - Demonstrated experience in supervising at least four Master’s or Doctoral students to completion. **For Appointment as an Associate Professor**: - A PhD in Physics. - A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 7 years of relevant professional experience. - A strong research portfolio with at least 10 publications in accredited journals, including book chapters and a book publication. - Proven supervision of at least four Master’s or Doctoral students. **For Appointment as a Senior Lecturer**: - A PhD in Physics. - At least 5 years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution or 7 years of relevant professional experience. - A minimum of 5 publications in accredited journals, including book chapters and a book publication. - Evidence of supervision of at least five Honours-level postgraduate students. **Duties** - Deliver high-quality teaching in Classical and Quantum Mechanics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. - Conduct and supervise physics laboratory experiments. - Demonstrate familiarity with the University’s teaching, learning, and academic policies to effectively carry out academic responsibilities. - Engage in individual and collaborative research projects, contributing to the department’s research output. - Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and academic forums. - Supervise Honours, MSc, and PhD research projects within the department. - Establish and maintain collaborative research partnerships within the University and with external institutions. - Contribute to a positive departmental culture, demonstrating teamwork and collegiality. - Participate in curriculum development and ensure compliance with the University’s academic standards and quality assurance processes. - Support the Head of Department with administrative responsibilities, including committee participation, timetabling, admissions, and orientation of first-year students. - Assist in organizing field trips and staff development workshops. - Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. - Effectively communicate **complex and conceptual ideas** to students and colleagues with varying levels of expertise.