Job Description:<\/p>\n
\tThe department wants to fill a vacancy at the level of lecturer within the broad areas of Metamorphic Petrology. The demonstrated potential ability to contribute towards the research within DSTI-NRF CIMERA will be considered a benefit. Apart from presenting lectures in Metamorphic Petrology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in other focus areas of UJ such as community engagement, outreach and global engagement.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
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\nThe successful candidate must:<\/p>\n
\tBe able to lecture and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) levels.
\n\tBe able to prepare and deliver undergraduate practical laboratory sessions.
\n\tBe able to design, execute and evaluate assessments.
\n\tBe prepared to travel between campuses should the need arise.
\n\tUndertake research, and present and publish the results.
\n\tSecure and manage internal and external research funds.
\n\tSupervise postgraduate students.
\n\tDemonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
\n\tExecute general academic and administrative duties which are required within the Department of Geology or the Faculty of Science.
\n\tBe actively involved and perform any other tasks or activities which fall within the general functioning of the department, assistance in general equipment and facilities operations.
\n\tMust be actively involved in core activities of the department such as academic administration, research, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
\tAn MSc in Geology or related field.
\n\tExcellent verbal and communication skills in English.
\n\tExperience in lecturing metamorphic geology in undergraduate and postgraduate programs
\n\tExperience with field work in metamorphic terranes
\n\tExperience in the use of specialised software for modelling of phase equilibria such as Thermocalc, Perplex or MAGEMin
\n\tExperience in working with student assistants, laboratory demonstrators and tutors.
\n\tExperience in administrative and laboratory organisation.
\n\tExperience with Moodle (or related learning management system) and blended learning.
\n\tValid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
Recommendations:<\/p>\n
\tA PhD degree in Geology, or in final stages of submission.
\n\tPostgraduate supervisory and teaching experience.
\n\tEvidence of scientific article(s) in accredited subject-related journal(s).<\/p>\n
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:<\/p>\n
\tStrong interpersonal relationships.
\n\tAbility to function under pressure.
\n\tGood planning and organisational skills
\n\tComputer literacy skills.
\n\tStrong commitment to good teaching and research.<\/p>\n
Deadline:5th April,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.uj.ac.za ) or<\/p>\n
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