Lecturer; P001611 Re-advertisement

position summary

industry: education & training
job category: university and academy
location: potchefstroom
contract: permanent
remuneration: the annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the nwu policy guidelines.

nwu

north-west university (potchefstroom campus) faculty of education school of natural science in education position number: p001611 vacancy: lecturer peromnes grade: a8 employment type: permanent appointment

purpose of the position

to fill an existing vacant post to facilitate geography and environmental education. A lecturer will be expected to make contributions to teaching & learning in contact and distance mode, research & innovation, as well as community engagement for the duration of their post occupation in the faculty and institution  appointed person will carry out activities to maintain and develop his/her professional career relevant to the profession or discipline in terms of research and social responsiveness.

• facilitating undergraduate and post-graduate modules in contact and distance mode.
• post-graduate supervision.
• developing study material, study guides and a learning environment on the lms system.

• research publications - articles, chapters and/or books.
• membership and participation in research entity activities.

• community service.
• initiate and manage community engagement projects.

• an m.ed/msc/ma degree in geography, geography education and/or environmental education (nqf level
  9).
• pgce qualification or b.ed. Related teachers’ qualification, specialising in geography education / environmental education.
• a b.ed honours in geography education / environmental education or a ba/bsc honours in geography.
• a minimum of two (2) years’ teaching and learning experience in geography in the fet phase (grade 10 to 12).

• post-graduate supervision, research publications.

• advanced knowledge of geography (human and physical geography, map work, and gis) and environmental education, pedagogical knowledge of teaching and learning geography and environmental education to facilitate geography and/or environmental education content modules to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• knowledge of active teaching-learning strategies and educational technologies.
• excellent computer skills in word, power point, excel, etc.
• use of blended learning environments, and proficient in using the internet and email.
• advanced research skills.

• good communication and interpersonal skills.
• ability to function in a multi-lingual working environment.
• ability to function effectively under pressure and as a team member.

the annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the nwu policy guidelines.

dr anette hay on

ms. R slambert on

2 march 2026

as soon as possible

kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

the university subscribes to and applies the principles of employment equity (ee) act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the ee act and nwu employment equity plan.

the university reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

if you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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