Associate Lecturer in Critical Human Geography - (2328) at University of Western Cape

A successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, supervision and overall student development. They will exhibit a sense of collegiality and an ability to work as a member of a team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervising Honours research projects.
• Developing a research and publications profile.
• Integrating the effective use of existing and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Contributing to departmental academic administration.
• Contributing to departmental and institutional community engagement efforts.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• A four-year professional Bachelor’s degree or an Honours degree in Geography, with active enrolment in a Master’s degree – with a specialization in Critical Human Geography.
• At least one year of experience in tutoring, lecturing, or other structured teaching support roles.
• Demonstrated engagement with curriculum-related tasks, such as lesson planning or assisting with course materials.
• Evidence of interacting with student feedback processes or reflective learning practices.
• Participation in at least one research activity, such as data collection, data analysis, literature review, or co-authorship on a publication or report.
• Contribution to a research group, academic project or funding proposal in a support, intern or assistant role.
• Involvement in at least one community-based project, service-learning initiative, public outreach, or partnership.
• Demonstrated early involvement in the academic life of the department and demonstrated early-stage involvement in the wider academic community.

Added advantage would be:

• A MA degree in Geography, with active enrollment in a PhD with a critical Human Geography focus 
• Expertise in the critical philosophy and theory of geography
• A research program that is committed to social justice, and combines theoretical work with deep community partnerships
• Demonstrated research and activism experience, with some evidence of writing in blogs, policy briefs, newspapers, or academic journals

Supporting Documents in addition to standard documents as below in application process:

• Cover letter that explains your research interests, community engagements, theoretical approach to geography, and teaching or tutoring experience
• A sample of your writing (1000 words) from a policy brief, newspaper article, website publication, academic journal or seminar paper

Closing Date

20/8/2026