Lecturer- Physics (Fixed Term Contract 3 months)

Job Title: Faculty.

Faculty: Applied Sciences.

Department: Applied Sciences - Mathematics & Physics.

Campus/Location: District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary).

Job Type: Contract.

Number of Positions: 1.

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

Advert Closing Date: 12/4/2026.

The successful candidate will teach Physics at undergraduate 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.

• Masters (NQF level 9) qualification in Physics or equivalent.
• Additionally, an NQF level 7 or 8 qualification (Advanced Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor Honours Degree) majoring in Physics.
• At least two years' relevant working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution.

• Teach Physics subjects to undergraduate students in various programmes of study.
• Develop 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.
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organisational, 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.
• Data science and programming skills would be advantageous.
• Industry experience would be advantageous.
• Experience teaching or working in an Engineering context would be advantageous.

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives. 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.