Professor/Associate Professor – Science Education
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Knowledge
, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Professor:
Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in ChemistryChemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s levelA relevant teaching qualificationAt least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.Recipient of research awards and grantsDemonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally andinternationally)Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field SP FET)Experience in supervision of students on teaching practiceNRF rated.Adequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.Experience in curriculum developmentKnowledge of the HEQSF processesProven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationallyRecommendations:
Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent levelMinimum Requirements:
Associate Professor:
Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or Science Education with specialization in ChemistryChemistry or Chemistry Education as a major subject at Bachelor’s levelA relevant teaching qualificationAt least (6) six years’ relevant experience in teaching in higher education of which three (3) years must be at Senior Lecturer level comprising of relevant academic management experience.Recipient of research awards and grantsDemonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last 5 years (nationally and internationally)Publications in peer reviewed accredited journals (nationally and internationally)Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)Experience in supervision of students on teaching practiceAdequate knowledge of South African CAPS requirements.Experience as an external examiner/moderator at masters’ and doctoral levels.Experience in curriculum developmentKnowledge of the HEQSF processesProven evidence of academic and research leadership qualities/high stature in the field nationally and/or internationallyRecommendations:
Associate Professor
Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent levelNRF ratedKey Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Coordinate and lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate in Chemistry/Science Education and/or related fieldsOversee and contribute to capacity development in the department/facultyLeading, conducting and promoting research in the respective department/facultyProvide appropriate academic and administrative leadershipAssessment and academic developmentAcademic administrationCurriculum and programme developmentParticipate in Quality Assurance activities in the department/facultyResearchPostgraduate supervisionSupervision of students on teaching practiceCommunity engagement and involvement in extracurricular activitiesCoaching and mentoring of othersDevelop and maintain linkages with other institutions and communities of practiceEngagement and building partnerships (Networking with schools and other partners)Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of DepartmentKnowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning).Competencies
Excellent teaching skillsExcellent organizational and planning skillsGood presentation skills using different technologies and software teaching Chemistry and Science SciencesExcellent communication skillsSound administrative and technical skillsAcademic management skillsAcademic leadership skillsResearch skillsCoaching and mentoring of staff and studentsAdaptability and teamworkStrong learner focusKnowledge of education policies nationally (including CAPS)Ability to work in a teamComputer skillsNB:
Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Ad Hominem promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University’s Ad Hominem Promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level.
Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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