Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: EGS & ACDI at University of Cape Town

• The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits for Lecturer level is R974 126
• The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits for Senior Lecturer level is R1 207 358

Requirements of the job at Lecturer level:

• A PhD degree in an area cognate to climate change impacts and adaptation;
• A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage;
• Experience in supervision or co-supervision of Honours and/or Masters students; and
• Evidence of commitment to socially engaged research.

Additional requirements of the job at Senior Lecturer level:

• At least two years of post-PhD academic and/or practice experience;
• Significant teaching experience at university level;
• Experience in supervision of Masters and/or PhD students;
• A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage; and
• Evidence of active contribution to administration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in climate change impacts and adaptation and related areas,
• Contribute at least one teaching block to the new Doctoral Training Academy;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Contribute to the departmental and ACDI administration;
• Participate in Africa Climate Collaborative activities;
• Pursue a personal research programme aligned with EGS and ACDI foci, that is socially responsive and publish this research in high quality journals;
• Foster collaboration between EGS, ACDI and other groups working on climate and sustainability issues at UCT including contributing to joint research projects and research proposals; and
• Contribute to and/or lead the development of research proposals to external funders.

To apply, please visit UCT Internal Careers site (For Internal Applicants) and UCT Careers site (For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application.

You will need to attach your CV, a one-page teaching statement and a motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.

Closing date: 7 September 2026