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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Resource Geology and Digital Earth Sciences Jobs in Bellville, South Africa at UWC Online – University of the Western Cape
Position: Â Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Resource Geology and Digital Earth Sciences
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 qualityeducationaccessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join adynamicand 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 Resource Geology that integrate Geographic Information System (GIS) and other relevant developments in Digital Earth Sciences to compliment and extend existing expertise in economic geology and Digital Earth Sciences.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences as well as introductory courses in geology as required
Planning and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate field work and administration of modules
Develop and lead an internationally competitive, externally funded research program
Service delivery at departmental level commensurate with experience
Publishing research results in international journals relevant to the broader research field
Participate incommunity engagementand outreach
Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate field work
Supervising research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students commensurate with level of appointment
For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply
PhD relevant to Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences
Demonstrated knowledge of resource geology, GIS, and other relevant digital techniques
Proven record of teaching in the relevant field commensurate with level of appointment
Demonstrated experience of successful postgraduate research supervision.
Proven record of securing research funding from external sources
A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed accredited journals in the relevant field commensurate with level of appointment
Experience in departmental academic governance and curriculum development would be an advantage
For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
MSc degree relevant or related to Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences
Registered for a PhD with a clear plan for completion
Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in resource geology and GIS
Evidence of producing relevant high-quality peer-reviewed
-accredited conference proceedings and/or publications.
Required competencies:
Experience in integration of 3D techniques in Earth …
Title: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Resource Geology and Digital Earth Sciences
Company: UWC Online – University of the Western Cape
Location: Bellville, South Africa
Category: Education / Teaching, Science
