Job Details
- Expires 31 May 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: LSW08/098/0424
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: May 20th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning
Ref. LSW08/098/0424
Job Description
Duties:
- Urban and regional planning academic programme development and renewal;
- Postgraduate teaching in urban and regional planning;
- Postgraduate supervision of urban and regional planning research;
- Managing a productive research programme in urban and regional planning;
- 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 planning industry;
- Actively participating in community interaction initiatives.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- In possession of, or registered for, a PhD in urban and regional planning or a related field at the time of application;
- Registered, or registrable, as a professional planner with SACPLAN;
- Demonstrable knowledge of urban and regional planning processes and legislation in South Africa;
- Competency in geographic information systems and spatial statistics;
- Evidence of international or national conference presentations;
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
- Peer-reviewed articles as first author or co-author in accredited journals on a research topic relevant to the post;
- Knowledge of SACPLAN guidelines for competencies and standards for curricula development;
- Practical experience in the preparation, implementation and/or evaluation of land development applications, land use schemes, and spatial development frameworks;
- Potential to secure research funding;
- Competencies in general organisational skills.
Application Requirement
- Commencement of duties: 01 October 2024
- Closing date: 31 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
- Link to apply: http://www.sun.ac.za/English/careers
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