nGap Lecturer in Sustainable Energy Education (P08)
Job Description
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Lecturer position under the New Generation of Academic Scholars Programme (NGAP), which is a nationally funded programme aimed at developing the next generation of academics through a structured and supported career-development pathway.
The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Teaching as a lecturer in Sustainable Energy Education, while receiving reduced teaching loads and structured mentorship to support the completion of a doctoral qualification, development of teaching competence, and establishment of a research profile in Sustainable Energy Education. The incumbent will contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and academic activities within the department, in line with the objectives of the NGAP programme as well as the institution.
Minimum Requirements- A master's degree in education specialising in Environmental Education, Energy Studies, Engineering Education, or a related field.
- Minimum average of 70% at master's level.
- Applicants must be 40 years and younger.
- Registration or eligibility for registration for a PhD programme in Sustainable Energy Education or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and potential in sustainable energy and environmental education.
- South African citizenship or permanent residence (priority given to South African citizens)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Commitment to completing a PhD within the programme timeframe
- Prior teaching experience at a basic or higher education level
- Research outputs (publications, conference presentations, or working papers)
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and sustainability principles.
- Community engagement experience in environmental or energy education
- Register for and complete a doctoral degree within the programme period.
- Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in Sustainable Energy Education and related areas (workload increases progressively from 20% to 100%).
- Develop a sustainable research profile and contribute to the Faculty's research output.
- Participate in curriculum development and innovation in Sustainable Energy Education.
- Engage actively in the nGAP mentoring programme and SSAU Development Programme.
- Participate in Faculty, School, and University activities and committees.
- Contribute to community engagement initiatives.
- Present research at conferences and publish in accredited journals.
- Submit annual progress reports as required by the nGAP programme.
- Remain at SPU for 2 years after programme completion to contribute to institutional development.
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Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.