Hybrid Environmental Science Educator & Field Researcher

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary within range

Excellent research facilities

Professional development support

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Science Educator & Field Researcher for its Upington campus. This hybrid role blends classroom teaching with hands-on fieldwork, offering students real-world exposure to environmental science and regional ecological issues.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and a teaching qualification or proven secondary school science teaching experience. A passion for conservation and travel for fieldwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in environmental field.
• Teaching qualification or demonstrable secondary school science education experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental science curriculum for secondary students with field learning.
• Design and lead field trips and research expeditions to local environments.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research on regional environmental topics.
• Supervise student research projects and guide data collection and analysis.
• Assess student understanding via classroom work, field reports, and presentations.
• Promote scientific inquiry and environmental awareness among students.

Skills

Curriculum design

Field research planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Environmental Science / Ecology / Biology

Teaching qualification or secondary school science teaching experience

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Science Educator & Field Researcher for its Upington campus. This hybrid role blends classroom teaching with hands-on fieldwork, offering students real-world exposure to environmental science and regional ecological issues.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and a teaching qualification or proven secondary school science teaching experience. A passion for conservation and travel for fieldwork are essential.