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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

ADHOC LECTURERS (2 POSTS)

 SIX MONTH FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2026

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DISCIPLINE OF LAND SURVEYING

 HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NO: ENG LS02/2026

The Discipline of Land Surveying in the School of Engineering has the following fixed term vacancies in order to meet its teaching and learning needs in the 2nd semester of 2026.

1.     Lecturer in module ENSV1GM – Introduction to Geomorphology

2.     Lecturer in module ENSV3CG – Co-ordinate Systems & Geodetic Projections

Duties will include delivering module related lectures, running practicals (where required) and tutorials, setting and marking of term tutorials, assignments and summative assessments as per the College handbook. Assisting students with module related queries will also be expected.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline of Land Surveying.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Relevant Master’s Degree.
• Experience in teaching and tutoring at a tertiary institution.

The remuneration will be at the University standard rates of pay.

Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to The Head of Discipline, Prof N Harinarain email: harinarain@ukzn.ac.za. Contact no: 031 260 2687/3058

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 June 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a detailed CV, with at least three referees, and a covering letter highlighting their experience in meeting each of the minimum requirements as listed above. Application documentation, clearly indicating the reference no and the module applied for, together with certified copies of their educational qualifications must be emailed to the discipline administrator, email: neney@ukzn.ac.za before the closing date. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.

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