Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geology

LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER IN GEOLOGY

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Teach undergraduate and post graduate courses;
• Develop an active research programme;
• Supervise postgraduate research and contribute to the wider Geology teaching programme;
• Capable of designing and running the geology field programme;
• Carry out administrative duties as required by the department.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants should have a PhD in Geology, preferably in Structural Geology and Stratigraphy, with a strong background in Geological Field Mapping and appropriate field techniques relevant to the discipline;
• Candidates with an interest in Economic Geology and Sedimentary Geology will also be considered;
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least five (5) years’ teaching experience at the tertiary level.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

• Certificate in University Teaching;
• Demonstrated record of high quality teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Experience supervising graduate students;
• Evidence of prior grant acquisition;
• Administrative experience within an Academic Institution;
• Evidence of curriculum development (face to face and distance delivery modes);
• Evidence of contribution to the public service OR field of study.

Applicants are required to submit

• a cover letter
• a completed employment application form
• curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) and (iv) certified copies of academic qualifications. CVs should also include a statement on teaching and research interests.

Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found here 

The University thanks all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted