Lecturer In Igneous Petrology (P001284) at North West University

Apply by: 28 September 2026

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Teaching and Research in the field of Igneous Petrology and related subjects within the School in the Geology-Soil Sciences Subject Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

• Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level in Geology (igneous petrology, geochemistry, mineralogy, crystallography and related content).
• Assist in the development and teaching of the Sustainable Mining Programme.

Research

• Undertake research within the Unit for Environment Sciences and Management on issues of Geology and Soil Sciences 
• Supervision of post-graduate students.
• Produce research output through international and national accredited articles and conference contributions.
• Fundraising for research.

Admin

• Administrative tasks including curriculum development.

Community Engagement

• Application of expertise in communities to address local identified issues of Geology.

Minimum requirements

• A MSc in Geology or related field (specialised in igneous petrology, mineralogy and/or ore geology) (NQF level 9).
• At least one to two years’ experience teaching undergraduate students.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A PhD in Geology or related field (specialised in igneous petrology, mineralogy and/or ore geology) (NQF level 10).
•  Professional registrations with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
• A member of Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching and/or supervising postgraduate students.
• Relevant peer-reviewed publications in a reputable journal.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in igneous petrology and geochemistry.
• Software skills including statistics.
• Good knowledge in mineralogy and crystallography.
• Fieldwork and mapping experience.
• Microscopy skills.
• Laboratory experience.
• Experience in geological modelling software.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Independent researcher.
• Project management abilities
• Ability to teach diverse groups and in diverse environments
• Good interpersonal skills
• Open to work interdisciplinary with other UESM researchers
• Work well under pressure
• Team player
• Independent researcher
• Project management abilities
• Good communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Problem solving.