Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: EGS & ACDI

University of Cape Town · Cape Town, Western Cape

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  • The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits for Lecturer level is R974 126
  • The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits for Senior Lecturer level is R1 207 358

Requirements of the job at Lecturer level

  • A PhD degree in an area cognate to climate change impacts and adaptation;
  • A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage;
  • Experience in supervision or co-supervision of Honours and/or Masters students; and
  • Evidence of commitment to socially engaged research.

Additional requirements of the job at Senior Lecturer level

  • At least two years of post-PhD academic and/or practice experience;
  • Significant teaching experience at university level;
  • Experience in supervision of Masters and/or PhD students;
  • A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage; and
  • Evidence of active contribution to administration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in climate change impacts and adaptation and related areas,
  • Contribute at least one teaching block to the new Doctoral Training Academy;
  • Supervise postgraduate students;
  • Contribute to the departmental and ACDI administration;
  • Participate in Africa Climate Collaborative activities;
  • Pursue a personal research programme aligned with EGS and ACDI foci, that is socially responsive and publish this research in high quality journals;
  • Foster collaboration between EGS, ACDI and other groups working on climate and sustainability issues at UCT including contributing to joint research projects and research proposals; and
  • Contribute to and/or lead the development of research proposals to external funders.

To apply , please visit UCT Internal Careers site For Internal Applicants and UCT Careers site For external Applicants to create a profile and submit your application.

You will need to attach your CV, a one-page teaching statement and a motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.

Closing date: 7 September 2026

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