Lecturer in Geographical Information Technology

This permanent position will be filled by an individual with the necessary academic profile and vision to aid in Geographical Information Technology (GIT) teaching and its application in geospatial research. For the purposes of this advertisement, GIT is defined as all geospatial technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analyses and modelling, as well as in situ data collection methods such as surveying and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). The position will be filled by a person with skills specifically in geomatics / geoinformatics and its application to practical research problems.

Duties:

• Academic leadership in GIT;
• Academic programme development;
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in GIT;
• Postgraduate supervision in the application of GIT in human or environmental geographical research;
• Running a productive research programme of GIT application in environmental studies, urban geography, tourism and / or earth science disciplines;
• Publication of research results in accredited journals and presenting results at conferences;
• Securing research funding;
• Actively participating in all departmental activities and research projects;
• Academic interaction with the community.

Job requirements:

• A master's degree in geomatics / geoinformatics;
• A growing academic profile in GIT;
• The ability to lecture in GIT;
• The ability to supervise postgraduate students in GIT research;
• A record of research and scientific publication in GIT applications;
• Excellent communication and language skills in English.

Recommendation:

• A doctorate in geomatics / geoinformatics;
• Professional qualifications / registrations in geomatics;
• Experience as a geoinformation science practitioner;
• Ability to teach in both Afrikaans and English.