Lecturer in Aquatic Ecology - (L042.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this position is to contribute to teaching and learning, research and innovation, engagement, leadership, and administration at the discipline, school, and faculty levels.

Key Performance Areas:

• The provision of some leadership at the module level.
• Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters’ students in the minimum time.
• Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters’ qualification in Acquatic Ecology, Acquatic Biodiversity and Water Resources Management.
• Some experience with the facilitation of learning, possibly as a tutor and preferably some teaching experience.
• Experience in supervision of undergraduate or postgraduate research.
• Some evidence of research activity such as published papers or conference attendance, which may be associated with postgraduate research.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities.

Key Competencies

• A good knowledge of the theory and application of Aquatic Ecology and Water Resources Management.
• Good interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• Understanding of contemporary theories of teaching and learning in higher education, with demonstrated skills in tutoring or mentoring.
• Research Supervision of Undergraduate degrees
• A good record of active participation in and leadership of learned societies.

Personal Attributes

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date

• 15/1/2026