Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer

4 days ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa UWC Sport Full time

Title of Position: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer

Post Number: A838

Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth Science

Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period: N/A

Location: Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 30/4/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is internationally recognised for its learning, teaching, and research excellence. The Faculty comprises nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and Centres. The Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines and a professional degree in Pharmacy.

The Department of Earth Sciences offers degree programmes in Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Applied Geology section of the department, adding expertise in Structural Geology to complement and extend existing expertise in Applied Geology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas of economic geology, petrology, geochemistry, geochronology and petroleum geology
  • Planning and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate field work and administration of modules
  • Service delivery at departmental level commensurate with experience
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed publications related to structural geology
  • Participation in community engagement and outreach
  • Supervising research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students commensurate with level of appointment
Minimum RequirementsFor the Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
  • PhD in earth sciences related to structural geology
  • Proven record of teaching in the earth sciences or a closely related field commensurate with level of appointment
  • Experience of successful postgraduate research supervision.
  • Proven record of securing research funding from external sources
  • A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed accredited journals in the relevant field commensurate with level of appointment
  • Experience in departmental academic governance and curriculum development would be an advantage
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
For The Lecturer, The Following Minimum Requirements Shall Apply:
  • MSc degree in earth science or related to structural geology and a PhD in a closely related field would be an advantage
  • Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in structural geology
  • Experience in supervision of postgraduate student projects will be an added advantage
  • Evidence of peer-reviewed accredited journal publications
  • A candidate with an MSc degree must be registered for doctoral studies with a detailed plan for completion
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
Required Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Computer literacy and e-learning skills
  • Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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