Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Resource Geology and Digital Earth Sciences - (1905) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences as well as introductory courses in geology as required
• Planning and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate field work and administration of modules
• Develop and lead an internationally competitive, externally funded research program
• Service delivery at departmental level commensurate with experience
• Publishing research results in international journals relevant to the broader research field
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate field work
• Supervising research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students commensurate with level of appointment

Minimum Requirements

For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply

• PhD relevant to Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences
• Demonstrated knowledge of resource geology, GIS, and other relevant digital techniques
• Proven record of teaching in the relevant field commensurate with level of appointment
• Demonstrated experience of successful postgraduate research supervision.
• Proven record of securing research funding from external sources
• A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed accredited journals in the relevant field commensurate with level of appointment
• Experience in departmental academic governance and curriculum development would be an advantage

For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:

• MSc degree relevant or related to Resource Geology/GIS/Digital Earth Sciences
• Registered for a PhD with a clear plan for completion
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in resource geology and GIS
• Evidence of producing relevant high-quality peer-reviewed -accredited conference proceedings and/or publications.