FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF GEO- SPATIAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P000877 POSITION: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Candidates who applied for this position before don't need to apply again. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To increase the teaching and research capacity of the school in terms of Geology and Soil Sciences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Teaching Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level in Geology. 2. Research Undertake research within the Unit for Environment Sciences and Management on issues of Geology and Soil Sciences. Supervision of post-graduate students. Produce research output through international and national accredited articles and conference contributions. Fundraising for research. 3. Admin Administrative tasks including curriculum development. 4. Community Engagement Application of expertise in communities to address local identified issues of Geology/Soil Sciences. KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Essential: Soil Science Essential: Soil classification Essential: Soil physics and/or soil mapping Essential: Software skills including statistics Desirable: R and/or Python coding Desirable: Application of soil physics for practical use (e.g. Irrigation, hydrological modelling) Essential: Practical pedological skills Essential: Field work experience/mapping Essential: Lab / field data collection experience in measurement of soil physical properties (e.g./Infiltration measurements / Bulk density). MSc in Soil Science (specialised in soil classification, soil physics and/or soil mapping) (NQF Level 9) DESIRABLE RECOMMENDATION PhD in Soil Science (specialised in soil classification, soil physics and/or soil mapping) (NQF level 10) At least 1 peer-reviewed article published SACNASP membership SSSSA membership EXPERIENCE 1 year experience in Undergraduate teaching 1 year experience in postgraduate teaching 1 year experience in undergraduate tutoring REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Stuart Piketh , Tel: 018 299 1582 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi, Tel: 018 299 4936 CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Apply Now

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