Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites applications for a Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in the Department of Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The post offers teaching and research opportunities across Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences, with emphasis on economic geology and field geology.

Ideal candidates will contribute to research groups, supervise postgraduate students, and participate in curriculum development and community engagement to advance

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD in geology related to economic and field geology.
• Proven experience in teaching economic geology and participating in geological field work.
• Record of quality peer reviewed publications in high impact geology journals.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students at Masters/PhD level.
• Evidence of community engagement integrated with learning and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economic geology and African geology, including field excursions.
• Conduct research and publish on geo-energy resources.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to departmental administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Engage with the community and participate in outreach activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Academic leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Geology

MSc in Geology

Postgraduate supervision experience

Educational/Teaching development

Job description

Title of Position

Post Number

879S: 8021773 (0443)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth Science

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

N/A

Location

Closing Date

20/12/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

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 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.

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer / Lecturer to join the Department of Earth Sciences in the Faculty. The Department offers degree programmes in Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences and boasts active research groups in water and Applied Geology. Joining the Applied Geology section of the Department, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to our research and teaching activities, adding expertise in economic and field geology to complement and extend existing activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in economic geology and African geology courses, along with introductory geology courses.(This includes both classroom teaching and field excursions.)
• Conduct research and publish work in geo-energy resources in general.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach.

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

• PhD or equivalent degree in geology related to economic and field geology.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching economic geology and involvement in geological field work.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in high impact journals in geology.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision at the Masters and/or PhD level.
• Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research.

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

• MSc degree and registered for a PhD in geology relevant to economic and field geology, with a clear plan for completion.
• Experience in teaching economic geology.
• Evidence of relevant high-quality, peer-reviewed research outputs.
• A record of postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
• Evidence of initiating community engagement activity integrated with learning and teaching and/or research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills.