Job Description
• Deliver teaching and learning and undertake related activities;
• Assist the development of new curricular and to encourage in research and/or consultancy and /or knowledge transfer;
• Undertake teaching and related duties as may be allocated by the Head of Discipline;
• Assist in the development of new curricula;
• Conducting research;
• Participating in continuous professional development;
• Carry out such related duties that may be allocated by the Head of Department/Dean of School/College Principal/DVC/VC;
• To undertake at least one of the following:
o Research that advances the discipline and/or pedagogical research and/or applied research;
o Scholarly activities including the development of teaching and learning materials and publication of text-books;
o Knowledge transfer to business and community
Essential experience/Specific criteria to be added
• Teaching in higher education;
• Curriculum development in higher education;
• Knowledge relevant to academic discipline;
• Evidence of potential to engage in income generation activities;
• Evidence of management of a research grant;
• Experience in one or more of the following: research, pedagogic innovation, advances of the development and implementation of practice in their field
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Geography or Geography Education
0 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s degree with Distinction/Upper Second Class in Geography or Geography Education
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including communication (written and verbal) and team working skills
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Evidence of an ability to manage the student learning experience and a record of successful teaching in higher education
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Evidence of the potential to undertake any or all the following: research, pedagogical research, scholarly activities and knowledge transfer
