Associate Lecturer in Critical Human Geography - (2328)
University of Western Cape · Bellville, KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →A successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, supervision and overall student development. They will exhibit a sense of collegiality and an ability to work as a member of a team.
Responsibilities will include
- Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervising Honours research projects.
- Developing a research and publications profile.
- Integrating the effective use of existing and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
- Contributing to departmental academic administration.
- Contributing to departmental and institutional community engagement efforts.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience
- A four-year professional Bachelor's degree or an Honours degree in Geography, with active enrolment in a Master's degree – with a specialization in Critical Human Geography.
- At least one year of experience in tutoring, lecturing, or other structured teaching support roles.
- Demonstrated engagement with curriculum-related tasks, such as lesson planning or assisting with course materials.
- Evidence of interacting with student feedback processes or reflective learning practices.
- Participation in at least one research activity, such as data collection, data analysis, literature review, or co-authorship on a publication or report.
- Contribution to a research group, academic project or funding proposal in a support, intern or assistant role.
- Involvement in at least one community-based project, service-learning initiative, public outreach, or partnership.
- Demonstrated early involvement in the academic life of the department and demonstrated early-stage involvement in the wider academic community.
Added advantage would be
- A MA degree in Geography, with active enrollment in a PhD with a critical Human Geography focus
- Expertise in the critical philosophy and theory of geography
- A research program that is committed to social justice, and combines theoretical work with deep community partnerships
- Demonstrated research and activism experience, with some evidence of writing in blogs, policy briefs, newspapers, or academic journals
Supporting Documents in addition to standard documents as below in application process:
- Cover letter that explains your research interests, community engagements, theoretical approach to geography, and teaching or tutoring experience
- A sample of your writing 1000 words from a policy brief, newspaper article, website publication, academic journal or seminar paper
Closing Date
20/8/2026