Senior Lecturer/associate Professor/professor

Job Title - Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (Job ID:6100) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Geology - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Middle Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 22/4/2025 - Description **Duties and responsibilities** - Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate geology modules, mainly sedimentary geology (sedimentology and stratigraphy), and any other modules as required. - Provide study leadership at postgraduate level mainly in sedimentary geology (sedimentology and stratigraphy), sedimentary mineral systems with a focus on the sedimentary geology of southern Africa and mineral deposits therein. - Organise and lead field trips mainly for undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Recruit and supervise master's and PhD students. - Initiate research projects - Publish research in accredited journals. - Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level. - Participate in community projects and engagements. - Perform administrative duties related to his/her academic leadership, mentorship to junior staff, etc. **Inherent Job Requirements** **Senior Lecturer** - PhD on NQF Level 10 in sedimentary geology, geology, or related geological disciplines. - Proven experience in the presentation of paper/posters at national scholarly conferences. - Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in sedimentary geology and sedimentary mineral systems, among others. - An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. - Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's students. - A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. - Proven experience of service as an active member of national or international scholarly society. **Associate Professor** - PhD on NQF Level 10 in sedimentary geology, geology, or related geological disciplines. - Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. - Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review papers. - Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in sedimentary geology and sedimentary mineral systems, among others. - Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. - An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. - Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's students. - A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. - Serve as a member of a national scholarly society. - A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. - Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. **Professor** - A PhD on NQF Level 10 in sedimentary geology, geology, or related geological disciplines. - Experience as external examiner for master and doctoral students. - Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research in sedimentary geology and sedimentary mineral systems, among others. - A NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status. - Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably graduated doctoral students. - Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. - Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. **Recommendations** - Experience and knowledge in the geology, geochemistry and mineral systems of the Southern African sedimentary basins is added advantage. - Application of GIS and earth systems in geological sciences mainly in Sedimentary geology. - Teaching experience at tertiary institution level as well in the development of course and materials and academic development initiatives. - Supervision experience. - Recognition as reviewer or as editorial board member of national and /or international journals. - Competencies **Key Competencies**: - **Results oriented.**: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. **- Strategic thinking.** - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading.** - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The abilit