Senior Lecturer: Department Urban and Regional Planning (Job ID 6609)

University of the Free State · Bloemfontein, Free State

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Duties and responsibilities

Initiate, conduct and sustain quality research outputs in Urban and Regional Planning.
Provide research leadership and mentorship to academic colleagues and postgraduate students.
Teach and assess postgraduate students in relevant modules, including the development and delivery of learning materials, assessment activities and feedback to support student learning and academic progression.
Provide study leadership at the postgraduate level.
Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
Identify and pursue opportunities for external funding and collaborative research projects.
Perform relevant academic and general administrative duties at departmental, faculty and University level.

A PhD on NQF level 10 in Human Settlements, Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field.
At least 5-10 publications in internationally recognised journals or relevant industry experience.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Proven experience in supervision of graduated master's degree students.
A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

A demonstrated ability to source external research funding or grant opportunities.
Proven lecturing or teaching experience

Competencies

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to maintain composure and self-control.

The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.