Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Geology) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The department wants to fill a vacancy at the level of lecturer within the broad areas of Metamorphic Petrology. The demonstrated potential ability to contribute towards the research within DSTI-NRF CIMERA will be considered a benefit. Apart from presenting lectures in Metamorphic Petrology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in other focus areas of UJ such as community engagement, outreach and global engagement.

Responsibilities:
 
The successful candidate must:

• Be able to lecture and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) levels.
• Be able to prepare and deliver undergraduate practical laboratory sessions.
• Be able to design, execute and evaluate assessments.
• Be prepared to travel between campuses should the need arise.
• Undertake research, and present and publish the results.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Execute general academic and administrative duties which are required within the Department of Geology or the Faculty of Science.
• Be actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
• Must be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• An MSc in Geology or related field.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English.
• Experience in lecturing metamorphic geology in undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Experience with field work in metamorphic terranes
• Experience in the use of specialised software for modelling of phase equilibria such as Thermocalc, Perplex or MAGEMin
• Experience in working with student assistants, laboratory demonstrators and tutors.
• Experience in administrative and laboratory organisation.
• Experience with Moodle (or related learning management system) and blended learning.
• Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree in Geology, or in final stages of submission.
• Postgraduate supervisory and teaching experience.
• Evidence of scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Computer literacy skills.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.

Deadline:5th April,2026