Lecturer in Geological Engineering (Soil or Rock Mechanics)

About the role

The University is recruiting a qualified and experienced Lecturer in Geological Engineering for its Palapye campus. The post is open until filled and the successful candidate will be appointed either on a pensionable or contract basis.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and educate undergraduate and postgraduate students in geological engineering and build the discipline's knowledge base through research and publication.
• Administer teaching activities within the discipline and provide leadership at module or course level.
• Establish a national reputation in the discipline and take part in professional service related to it.

Required profile

• BEng, MEng and PhD in Geological Engineering or Geosciences, with a special interest in soil or rock mechanics / rock engineering.
• Teaching experience or cognate industrial experience, research, publications and project or community engagement are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Ability to prepare and submit proposals and applications to external bodies such as funding and accreditation agencies.
• Knowledge of research methodology and of the higher education environment.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise research projects and graduate students and to design learning experiences.

Remuneration is described as an attractive package commensurate with qualification and experience. Applications are made by sending a cover letter and a detailed CV with at least two recent professional referees to the university's human resources office.