Job Description

Title of PositionTWO LECTURER POSITIONSPost Number9068 & 9075Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth ScienceType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodN/ALocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)Closing Date2/3/2025Role 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 candidates will join the Environmental & Water Sciences section of the department, adding expertise in Water Resource Management and Surface Water Quality.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Involvement in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participation in community engagement and outreach.
• Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate field work.

Minimum RequirementsFor the post of Lecturer in Water Resource Management, the following minimum requirements shall apply:

• MSc degree in environmental and water sciences or related field;
• Experience of teaching in a university environment in policies, instruments and tools adopted nationally and internationally related to water resources and environmental management
• Experience in conceptual, analytical and numerical modelling
• Demonstrated knowledge in saturated and unsaturated flow dynamics, and mass transport of contaminants
• Experience in GIS and remote sensing technologies in water resources

For the post of Lecturer in Surface Water Quality, the following minimum requirements shall apply:

• MSc degree in environmental and water sciences or related field; a PhD in a closely related field would be an advantage
• Experience of teaching in a university environment in the field of water quality assessment and monitoring programmes
• Experience in supervision of postgraduate student projects will be an added advantage
• Evidence of peer-reviewed accredited journal publications
• Experience in statistical processing of environmental data and risk analysis
• Experience in GIS and remote sensing technologies in water resources
• A candidate with an MSc degree must be registered for doctoral studies with a detailed plan for completion

Required competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Planning and organizing 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 including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.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.

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