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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)



LECTURER
Post Number 8032063
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Library and Information Science
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 28/7/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas


LECTURER
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES (LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE)
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches.  The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with wide-ranging, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches.  The Department of Library & Information Science is committed to promoting and transforming Library and Information (LIS) services in South Africa and has a reputation of offering excellent professional, dynamic and contemporary LIS programmes at both the undergraduate and post graduate levels conforming to IFLA’s professional LIS Education guidelines, IFLA/UNESCO’s Public Library Manifesto and to the BLIS Standards prescribed by the Council of Higher Education.
 
Key performance areas:
  • Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the LIS discipline especially Information & AI Literacy, Information Literacy Education, Document Description, ICTs in Libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital Curation, Research Data Management and Research Methods.
  • Conduct research and publish in the LIS discipline
  • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
  • Provide academic leadership and administration
  • Partake in curriculum development and assessment
  • Participate in community engagement and outreach
  • Demonstrate technological and digital proficiencies in the LIS environment
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Master’s degree in the LIS field or equivalent.
  • Evidence of innovative teaching practice at undergraduate level.
  • Demonstrated experience (at least one year) in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the fields of Information & AI Literacy, Information Literacy Education, Document Description, ICTs in Libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital Curation, Research Data Management and Research Methods.
  • A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field - at least one (1) article in an accredited journal and/or a book chapter published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
  • Evidence of postgraduate supervision.
 
Recommendation:
  • Registration of a PhD.
 
Key competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
  • Student focused approach
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Computer literacy and e-learning skills
  • Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
 
 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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LECTURER
Post Number 8032067
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Religion & Theology
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 21/7/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas


UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
LECTURER
Social Ethics:  Department of Religion and Theology
 
The Department of Theology and Religion, housed within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, offers teaching specialisations in four subject areas, namely Theological Studies, Ethics, Religious Studies, and Islamic Studies. Collaborative research activities take place within six research frameworks, namely Religion, Ethics and Social Transformation; Religion and Gender; Religion and Development; Ecumenical Theology and Spirituality in Africa; Christian Ecotheology; and Biblical Hermeneutics and Rhetoric. The approach followed is thoroughly ecumenical and deeply rooted in the South African and broader African contexts.
The Department seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to strengthen its teaching, research, and supervision activities particularly in the area of Social Ethics.
 
Key performance areas
  • Teaching at undergraduate, Honours and Master’s level
  • Supervising Honours and Master’s students
  • Conducting research and producing peer reviewed research outputs
  • Participating in departmental and faculty committees
  • Coordinating research seminars and public lectures
  • Conducting academic duties at departmental level, e.g. module/course co-ordination
  • Some administrative duties at departmental level e.g. co-ordination of module or dept rep on faculty committee.
  • Integration of community engagement and outreach.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in Social Ethics and/or a related theological field and evidence of registration for a PhD
  • Expertise in one or more areas in the field of Social Ethics (noticeably Ethical Theory, Moral Codes, Business Ethics, Professional Ethics, Leadership Ethics, Theology and Social Ethics)
  • At least 1 publication in an accredited journal or equivalent recognised output (including significant progress with PhD studies)
  • Evidence of innovative learning and teaching practice at undergraduate level
      •  Evidence of successful Honours/ PGDIP or Master’s supervision
 
Added Advantages
  • Knowledge of and exposure to the Ethics Institute of South Africa (EthicsSA) and/or other related organisational initiatives
  • Creative insights with respect to the development and relevance of ethics as a professional field
  • The ability to assist with the supervision of postgraduate theses
  • Evidence of regular conference presentations
 
 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER: SEDIMENTOLOGY AND PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES
Post Number 8020440
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Earth Science
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 31/7/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas


The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans and developing centres of excellence of national importance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as to overall student development. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and willing to make a significant contribution to the development of the Faculty.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of the Western Cape is internationally recognised for its learning, teaching, and research excellence. The Faculty comprises nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and Centres. The Faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines and a professional degree in Pharmacy.
The Department of Earth Sciences offers degree programmes in Applied Geology and Environmental & Water Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Applied Geology section of the department, adding expertise in sedimentology and petroleum geosciences to compliment and extend existing expertise in sedimentology, petroleum geoscience, and sequence stratigraphy.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
  • Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Applied Geology
  • Conduct research and publish in petroleum geosciences
  • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
  • Provide academic leadership and contribute to administration
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment
  • Participate in community engagement and outreach
  • Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate field work
 
Minimum Requirements


For the post of Senior Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
  • PhD or equivalent in the field of sedimentology or petroleum geology
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning in the field of sedimentology or petroleum geology.
  • A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field of petroleum geology.
  • A record of successful postgraduate supervision at the Masters and/or PhD level in petroleum Geosciences.
  • The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research
  • Experience in petroleum geosciences would be an added advantage.
For the post of Lecturer, the following minimum requirements shall apply:
  • MSc and registered for a PhD in Petroleum Geosciences with a clear plan for completion.
  • Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in sedimentology and petroleum geosciences.
  • Evidence of producing relevant high-quality peer-reviewed -accredited conference proceedings and/or publications.
  • Successful postgraduate research supervision at Honours level.
  • Evidence of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.
 
Required competencies:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
  • Student-focused approach
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Computer literacy and e-learning skills
  • Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership
 
 
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
 
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