University of Pretoria Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Geography) Department Of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology
University of Pretoria
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Geography) Department Of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology
INTRODUCTION
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, GEOINFORMATICS AND METEOROLOGY
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (GEOGRAPHY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and practicals in the area of geography with a focus on human and urban geography;
- Developing and updating undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in geography;
- Contributing to the geography research agenda within the University;
- Building capacity among staff and students to expand and extend the University’s capacity for geography research;
- Establishing a sustainable research funding stream to support the above endeavour;
- Conducting independent and collaborative publishable research in high-impact journals;
- Establishing collaborations with academics nationally and internationally;
- Participating in the administration and general management of the department
CLOSING DATE: 21Â April 2021
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Lecturer:
- PhD in Geography, or a PhD in a closely related discipline that covers aspects of human and urban geography
- At least two years of tertiary teaching experience
- Experience in curriculum development
- Evidence of successful Master’s supervision
- Evidence of research post PhD.
- Experience in academic administration
Lecturer:
Registered for a PhD or a recent PhD in Geography, or a PhD in a closely related discipline that covers aspects of human and urban geography
Evidence of teaching experience
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer:
- Innovative thinking
- Desire to develop and grow
- The potential to lead a strong research entity.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Senior Lecturer:
- Teaching and research expertise aligned with the requirements in the department
- Proven publication record that demonstrates his/her ability to independently conduct quality geography research
- Participation in faculty committees
- Community engagement.
Lecturer:
- Tertiary teaching experience
- Teaching and research expertise aligned with the requirements in the department
- Proven publication record that demonstrates his/her ability to independently conduct quality geography research
- Experience in academic administration
- Community engagement.
SALARY DETAILS
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.