Lecturer

LECTURER

(Full-time, 25-month contract) 

Department of Environmental and Geographical Science

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The Department of Environmental and Geographical Science (EGS) at the University of Cape Town seeks to appoint an Environmental Geographer / Environmental Scientist at the level of Lecturer in the field of sustainability, policy and governance for a period of 25 months.

The Department has strengths in engaged scholarship and interdisciplinarity. Our research and teaching expertise spans the range from earth systems sciences to more socially-informed geography, as well as work at the social-environmental interface in-between. The successful applicant for this position will hold a PhD in Geography or Environmental Science and be able to show evidence of a publication record. They will be actively engaged in contemporary scholarly debates, with an interdisciplinary and engaged approach, preferably with a focus on science and technology studies, digitalization, and the governance and sustainability of the modern African city.  Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels is advantageous, and experience in the daily workings of an academic department is advantageous.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a postgraduate course, do some undergraduate teaching, supervise postgraduate research, sustain their own research and publication focus, and also take up typical academic administrative portfolios in the department. All our staff lead administrative portfolios and the portfolios initially linked to this lectureship include postgraduate academic development and convening, as well as working with the HOD in designing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course for Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) for the purposes of professional registration. 

Requirements for this position:

• A PhD in Geography or Environmental Science, ideally related to sustainability, policy and governance in the African city
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students
• A demonstrable academic research track record as evidenced by accredited academic journal publications
• Teaching experience at tertiary level, either at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Experience of administrative tasks and duties

The annual remuneration package, including benefits are:

Lecturer: R974 126

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). (link to be added) (For Internal Applicants) and (link to be added) (For external Applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter that speaks to the requirements of the position and
• A statement (1 page) of your research experience and future research plans
• A statement (1 page) of your teaching skills, experience and vision

References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to deliver a presentation.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at [email protected] or 021 650 1673.

Closing date:              22 June 2026                                     Website:                     http://www.egs.uct.ac.za

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.