Lecturer In Igneous Petrology (P001284)
North West University · North West
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
- Teaching and Research in the field of Igneous Petrology and related subjects within the School in the Geology-Soil Sciences Subject Group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching
- Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level in Geology igneous petrology, geochemistry, mineralogy, crystallography and related content.
- Assist in the development and teaching of the Sustainable Mining Programme.
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.
Admin
- Administrative tasks including curriculum development.
Community Engagement
- Application of expertise in communities to address local identified issues of Geology.
Minimum requirements
- A MSc in Geology or related field specialised in igneous petrology, mineralogy and/or ore geology NQF level 9.
- At least one to two years' experience teaching undergraduate students.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A PhD in Geology or related field specialised in igneous petrology, mineralogy and/or ore geology NQF level 10.
- Professional registrations with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions SACNASP.
- A member of Geological Society of South Africa GSSA.
- A minimum of one 1 year experience teaching and/or supervising postgraduate students.
- Relevant peer-reviewed publications in a reputable journal.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in igneous petrology and geochemistry.
- Software skills including statistics.
- Good knowledge in mineralogy and crystallography.
- Fieldwork and mapping experience.
- Microscopy skills.
- Laboratory experience.
- Experience in geological modelling software.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Independent researcher.
- Project management abilities
- Ability to teach diverse groups and in diverse environments
- Good interpersonal skills
- Open to work interdisciplinary with other UESM researchers
- Work well under pressure
- Team player
- Independent researcher
- Project management abilities
- Good communication skills
- Good writing skills
- Problem solving.