Senior Lecturer Physics (Re-Advertisement)

Job Title: Faculty

Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Applied Sciences Mathematics & Physics

Campus/ Location

Job Type: Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 29/3/2026

The successful candidate will teach Physics up to Honours level in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering qualifications. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development (especially at postgraduate level). Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, Work Integrated Learning, and community engagement.

• A doctoral (NQF level 10) qualification in Physics or equivalent.
• At least four years' relevant full-time working experience, which must include at least two years in a lecturing role at a higher education institution that involved teaching Physics
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional requirements
• Experience in curriculum development

The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:

• Teach Physics subjects up to Honours level, including in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering qualifications
• Develop innovative, reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, practicals, tutorials, online content)
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department, including leadership functions
• Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postgraduate level
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 1 publication unit per year
• Participate in supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate students
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities
• Contribute to activities of the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) of which CPUT is a node
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to theoretical and computational sciences (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Strong student focus
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English

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Applicants who don't submit the necessary information/documents as required in the advertisement will not be considered

NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for Promotion of Academic Staff if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence . In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may 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.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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