Lecturer - Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology - Faculty of Natural and Agricult

UP Posting - Academic

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology

Lecturer

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and practicals in the area of Geoinformatics with a focus on Cartography, Geodesy and Spatial Statistics;
• Developing and updating undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in Geoinformatics;
• Contributing to the Geoinformatics research agenda within the University;
• Building capacity among staff and students to expand and extend the University's capacity for Geoinformatics research;
• Establishing a sustainable research funding stream to support the above endeavour;
• Conducting independent and collaborative publishable research in high-impact journals;
• Establishing collaborations with academics nationally and internationally;
• Participating in the administration and general management of the Department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered for a PhD or a recent PhD in Geoinformatics, Geomatics or Surveying, or a PhD in a closely related discipline with an appropriate qualification that includes Cartography, Geodesy and Spatial Statistics;
• Evidence of teaching experience;
• Registered or qualify for registration as Professional with the South African Geomatics Council.

Required Competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):

• Innovative thinking;
• Desire to develop and grow;
• The potential to lead a strong research entity.

Added Advantages and Preferences:

• Tertiary teaching experience;
• Professional working experience;
• Teaching and research expertise aligned with the requirements in the Department;
• Proven publication record that demonstrates his/her ability to independently conduct quality Geoinformatics research;
• Experience in academic administration;
• Community engagement.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Closing Date:13 November 2019.

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Enquiries:

Ms A Hlatshwayo, Tel: (012) 420 6779 for application-related enquiries, and

Prof S Coetzee, Tel: (012) 420 3823 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2020, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.