Lecturer - Department of Town and Regional Planning at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that are taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
• Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise, or expanding existing research programmes;
• Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals; 
• Supervising postgraduate master’s students within the research focus areas of the department; 
• Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature); and
• Participating in the Department’s community service programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• A B-degree from a University in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes that is recognised by one of the respective Professional Councils in South Africa, plus:
• A Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning that is recognised by one of the respective Professional Councils in South Africa;
• Teaching or industry-related experience 
• One Publication (peer reviewed article or peer reviewed conference paper), or book chapter(s), recognized articles outputs or industry recognized outputs in the fields as listed above.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Teaching and industry-related experience in the field of geo-spatial analysis, municipal development planning and regenerative regional planning and development;
• Evidence of acting as tutor and mentor to students in need of support and students that excel; 
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s specified needs;
• Related industry work or consulting experience; and
• GIS and other computer related experience in planning.