Lecturer – Environmental Geography / Science

About the role

The Department of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town is seeking an Environmental Geographer / Environmental Scientist at Lecturer level. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary department focused on earth systems sciences, including biogeography, climatology and geomorphology. This position involves both teaching and research responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in environmental geography and related subjects.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects and theses.
• Maintain an active research and publication programme.
• Participate in departmental administrative duties and collaborate with research groups such as CSAG, ACC, ACDI and Future Water.

Required profile

• PhD in Geography, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Engaged in contemporary interdisciplinary research, preferably with a focus on hydrology and Anthropocene challenges.
• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Required skills

• Proficiency in spatial analysis techniques and tools (e.g., GIS).
• Ability to apply spatial analysis to environmental research questions.