Job Description

Title of PositionSenior Lecturer/Lecturer: Sedimentology and Petroleum GeosciencesPost Number8020440Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth ScienceType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date31/7/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe 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 of Earth Sciences offers degree programmes in Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Applied Geology section of the department, adding expertise in sedimentology and petroleum geosciences to compliment and extend existing expertise in sedimentology, petroleum geoscience, and sequence stratigraphy.The successful candidate for the Senior Lecturer position will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise Postgraduate Research at Honours, Masters and PhD levels. For the Lecturer level candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise Postgraduate Research at Honours and Masters. Candidates should also demonstrate their ability to initiate research programmes, secure external funding, develop industry and academic partnerships and engage in community outreachThe successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Applied Geology
• Conduct research and publish in petroleum geosciences
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to administration
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate field work

Minimum RequirementsFor the post of Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:

• PhD or equivalent in the field of sedimentology or petroleum geology
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning in the field of sedimentology or petroleum geology.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of petroleum geology.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision at the Masters and/or PhD level in petroleum Geosciences.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
• Experience in petroleum geosciences would be an added advantage.

For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:

• MSc and registered for a PhD in Petroleum Geosciences with a clear plan for completion.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in sedimentology and petroleum geosciences.
• Evidence of producing relevant high-quality peer-reviewed -accredited conference proceedings and/or publications.
• Successful postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
• Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Required competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

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 and the 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 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.zaDISCLAIMER: 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 University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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