Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Teaching innovation and using a blended learning approach including using technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices.
- Actively participate in administration tasks of the department including but not limited to the tasks of curriculum design and administrations related to teaching, supervision, research and community engagement.
- Conducting research and research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in GIS and remote sensing related topics, and securing research funding.
- Publishing research outputs in nationally and internationally accredited outlets including peer-reviewed conferences, journals and books.
- Be actively involved in national and global collaboration opportunities, in both research and teaching and learning initiatives.
- Initiating and participating in the department’s community engagement initiatives.
- Networking with industries to source student work placement opportunities.
- Must be able to develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies.
Minimum requirements
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Geography with a research focus on GIS and remote sensing.
- Experience in undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and research supervision or mentoring in Higher Education.
- Experience in publishing in academically recognised conference proceedings, journals and/or books.
- Extensive experience in GIS and remote sensing computing software such as ESRI products, QGIS, ERDAS, ENVI, R, Python, Google Earth Engine, etc.
- Experience in conducting field research.
- Broad knowledge in the concepts of GIS and remote sensing as well as their application to a wide range of disciplines.
- Competence in using relevant software programmes for spatial analysis.
- Knowledge in ‘Big Data’ with respect to GIS and remote sensing.
- Solid acquaintance with spatial data sources nationally and globally.
- Knowledge in open source and cloud computing software
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Excellent teaching and motivational skills
- Strong analytical and numerically evidenced thinking
- Good planning, organisational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills that support collaboration with others and working as a team member
- Excellent computer skills
- Computer coding skills such as in R and Python
- Statistical analysis and interpretation skills
- Enthusiasm for GIS and remote sensing and their application to earth observation and sustainable environmental management
- Track record of postgraduate supervision and accredited research output in GIS, remote sensing and related disciplines.
- Evidence of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning including innovative teaching practices.
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
- Work experience in the area of GIS, remote sensing and related fields.
- Member of a professional body.
- Relevant lecturing experience.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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