Lecturer (Job ID: 6510) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas of geospatial analysis and remote sensing and contribute to teaching within the broad field of environmental systems and/or human environment interactions.
• Maintain an active research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and other venues.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate Geography students.
• Participate in department, school, and university committees as appropriate.
• Source external third-stream income research funding from industry.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and Head of Department.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing (RS), Geospatial Science or a closely related field (for a permanent appointment). 

or 

• A relevant Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing (RS), Geospatial Science or a closely related field (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing (RS), Geospatial Science or closely related field  MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Demonstrated geospatial modelling skills with proven experience in GIS systems and remote sensing analysis. 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach).

Recommendations:

• A relevant PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing (RS), Geospatial Science or a closely related field.
• Proven research record.
• Experience in teaching and learning at university level.
• Demonstrated research experience in geospatial science as evidenced by a record of publication (Poster or Oral Presentations at conferences or equivalent activities) and external funding.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous University teaching experience linked to modelling within GIS and remote sensing software.
• Background in R, IDL, Python or other programming language suitable for scientific computing.
• Potential to teach effective upper-level courses related to GIS, RS and geospatial analysis.
• Potential for excellence in graduate instruction and mentoring.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University parallel-medium and multicultural working environment.