Job Details
- Expires 13 May 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: LSW08/085/0424
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: April 22nd
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Lecturer: Physical Geography
Ref. LSW08/085/0424
Job Description
Duties:
- Physical geography academic programme development and regeneration;
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in physical geography;
- Postgraduate supervision of physical geography research;
- Running a productive research programme in physical geography;
- Programme coordinator of the BA development and environment programme;
- Publication of research results in accredited journals and presenting results at conferences;
- Actively participating in all departmental activities and research projects;
- Academic interaction with the community.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- PhD in physical geography at time of application;
- Proven competence as a lecturer;
- At least two peer-reviewed articles as first author in internationally accredited journals on a research topic relevant to the post;
- Demonstrable knowledge of physical processes in South African environments through research outputs;
- Evidence of international and national conference presentations;
- Excellent communication and language skills in English.
Recommendations:
- Proven competence as postgraduate supervisor and administrator;
- Proven physical geography fieldwork and laboratory experience;
- Competency in geographic information systems;
- Potential to secure research funding;
- Evidence of participation in national research cooperation;
- Competencies in general organisational skills.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 January 2025
Closing date:
13 May 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Gustav Visser on 021 808 3103, or at gevisser@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
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