Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position.

The main purpose of the position is to contribute to teaching and learning, research and innovation, engagement, leadership, and administration at the discipline (Environmental Sciences), school and faculty levels.

• Leadership: Provision of academic leadership at the module(s) level and in the Environmental Sciences Programme(s).
• Teaching & Learning: Theoretical, research informed pedagogical teaching at university level.
• Research: Production of accredited research outputs and supervision of postgraduate students leading to their graduation.
• Engagement: Participation in engagement activities related to the discipline and the community, and learned societies.

• MSc in Environmental Sciences, preferably with a Doctoral qualification or in progress.
• Teaching experience of at least 5 years at university level.
• Evidence of research activity - publications in accredited journals and conference presentations.
• Good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters' level.
• Experience with engagement activities and involvement in environmental societies.

• Disciplinary knowledge - deep understanding of theory and application of Environmental Sciences.
• Leadership - contemporary theories of teaching and learning, mentoring and management principles.
• Interpersonal - communication and teamwork.
• Teaching & Learning - modern pedagogies, ability to teach online, tutoring/mentoring.
• Research - supervision of undergraduate and honours degrees, grant writing.
• Engagement - active participation in societies and understanding of university community engagement.

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understands protocol.
• Transparent, integrity and teamwork.

15/5/2026

Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.