- Title of Position: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
- Post Number: 8021773 (ITS 0443)
- 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: 7/3/2026
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 offers degree programmes in Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences and boasts active research groups in water and Applied Geology. Joining the Applied Geology section of the Department, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to our research and teaching activities, adding expertise in economic and field geology to complement and extend existing activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
- Facilitate leaning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in economic geology and African geology courses, along with introductory geology courses. (This includes both classroom teaching and field excursions.)
- Conduct research and publish work in geo-energy resources in general.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Provide academic leadership and contribute to administration.
- Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
- Participate in community engagement and outreach
Minimum Requirements
For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
- PhD or equivalent degree in geology related to economic and field geology.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching economic geology and involvement in geological field work.
- A record of quality peer reviewed publications in high impact journals in geology.
- A record of successful postgraduate supervision at the Masters and/or PhD level.
- Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.
For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
- MSc degree and registered for a PhD in geology relevant to economic and field geology, with a clear plan for completion.
- Experience in teaching economic geology.
- Evidence of relevant high-quality, peer-reviewed research outputs.
- A record of postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
- Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.
Required competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Planning and organizing skills
- Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.
- Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
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.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
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.
