- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Academic
- Location / Branch
- University of Namibia / Southern Campus
- Closing Date
- 23 October 2026 (2 weeks from now)
- Job Description
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Petrology and related areas within the Geology curriculum;
- Contribute to the review, development, and continuous improvement of geology curricula and academic programmes;
- Supervise honours, master’s and doctoral students and mentor early-career academics where appropriate;
- Develop and maintain an active and productive research programme leading to publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
- Secure external research funding and participate in collaborative national and international research initiatives;
- Foster and strengthen partnerships with mining, exploration, consulting, and broader geoscience industries to enhance teaching, research, student training, and graduate employability;
- Promote experiential learning opportunities, including field-based teaching and industry-linked activities;
- Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees and undertake other academic administrative responsibilities;
- Contribute to community engagement and professional service activities aligned with the mission of the University.
- Requirements
- A Doctoral degree (PhD) in Geology, with specialization in Petrology from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated expertise in Petrology, with specialization or significant experience in Metamorphic Petrology being a distinct advantage;
- Evidence of sustained teaching excellence at tertiary level across a range of geology modules;
- Experience in curriculum design, review, and programme development;
- A strong record of research and scholarly publications appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level;
- Experience in postgraduate supervision;
- Evidence of successful grant acquisition, research collaboration, and project leadership will be an added advantage;
- Established professional networks and meaningful engagement with the mining and geoscience industries, with a proven track record of collaboration considered highly desirable;
- Registration with relevant professional bodies, where applicable, will be advantageous.
- Published On
- 09 October 2026