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Lecturer in Geomorphology

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
May 10, 2019

Job Details

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

Lecturer in Geomorphology

(Ref. LSW08/100/0419)

Duties
  • Academic leadership in Geomorphology;
  • Physical Geography academic programme development and regeneration;
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Physical Geography (mainly Geomorphology);
  • Postgraduate supervision of Physical Geography research;
  • Running a productive research programme in Physical Geography (specifically Geomorphology);
  • 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.


Requirements
  • MSc in Geomorphology and currently enrolled for a PhD in Geomorphology;
  • Proven competence and experience as a lecturer, postgraduate supervisor and administrator;
  • Evidence of research and scientific publications in Geomorphology-related research applications;
  • Evidence of international and national conference presentations;
  • Excellent communication and language skills in English (knowledge in other South African languages will be an added advantage);
  • Active involvement in the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists.


Desirable
  • A PhD in Geomorphology;
  • Proven Geomorphology fieldwork and laboratory experience;
  • Competency in Geographic Information Systems and any other Physical Geography sub-disciplines;
  • Potential to secure research funding;
  • Evidence of participation in national and international research cooperation;
  • Competencies in general organisational skills.

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries regarding job content: Dr. Manfred Spocter on 021 808 3095, or at mspocter@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753

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