Senior Lecturer M000472

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000472 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Biochemistry required Senior Lecturer who will contribute to the Department's teaching, research, and postgraduate training mandate through the delivery of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, the advancement of impactful research, and active participation in academic leadership activities. The incumbent will teach undergraduate and honours-level modules, develop and review study materials, supervise postgraduate students, and conduct internationally competitive research focused on obesity, metabolic disorders, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The position is expected to strengthen the Department's research profile, enhance student success, and contribute to curriculum innovation and scholarly excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.     Teaching and Learning 2.     Research 3.     Community Engagement 4.     OHS

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Biochemistry. • A minimum of three (3) years’ lecturing experience. • Post-graduate supervision. • At least 2 published articles in the last 2 years. • Develop Scientific procedures, study guide and techniques used in a biochemistry Laboratory. RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Accreditation with the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SASBMB). KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of general biochemistry and human-related molecular biology.
• Proven competency in teaching and conducting practicals techniques such as in vitro cell culture, in vivo animal models, Next Generation Chromatograph (NGC) Flow cytometer, PCR and Western blotting, Elisa Seahorse XF Analyser.
• Teach and coordinate undergraduate modules, including Principles of Biochemistry and facilitate honours-level modules, including Advanced Molecular Biology.
• Develop, review, and update study guides, teaching materials, practical content, and assessments.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in the fields of obesity, metabolic health, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
• Mentor postgraduate students and emerging researchers.
• And proven competency in community engagements projects.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to function as part of the team and also in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good time management.

REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Mashudu Matumba, Tel: 018 389 2354 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951 CLOSING DATE: 09 October 2026 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It all starts here ®