Lecturer in Human Geography at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Provide formal teaching of Human Geography for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
•     Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
•     Ensure active involvement in research.
•     Recruit postgraduate students.
•     Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
•     Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
•     Perform general administration duties as applicable at the university level.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     PhD on NQF Level 10 in Human Geography or a closely related discipline (for a permanent appointment)

or

•     Master’s Degree on NQF Level 9 in Human Geography or a closely related discipline (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Human Geography or a closely related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.
•     Proof of published articles in accredited journals.

    A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•     A PhD degree NQF Level 10 in Human Geography or a closely related discipline.
•     Any relevant tertiary teaching, research and experience in the industry as well as national and international contacts.
•     Proven experience of presentation of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•     Provide evidence of manuscripts published in accredited journals.