𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘:

Under the general supervision of the Head of Programme Water and Environmental Engineering, the Lecturer | is responsible for teaching and monitoring students on campus and during industrial attachment. S/he conducts curriculum review, internal moderation of examinations, and assists in the overall development of the programme.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒:

The key duties of the post are as follows:-

• Teach Geomatics-related courses under Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, as well as other departments and programmes where necessary.

• Prepare lessons and/or training materials, deliver lectures and/or conduct practical sessions for 20 to 24 hours per week.

• Assist the Head of Programme in the development and improvement of the programme.

• Conduct tests and examinations for assessment purposes and maintain updated academic records.

• Monitor students on industrial attachment to obtain feedback on their progress and performance.

• Supervise students’ projects and research activities.

• Participate in curriculum review of geomatics/Engineering Surveying related application courses in the Irrigation and Drainage Engineering programme and other departments to ensure industry relevance and academic quality.

• Participate in community engagement and consultancy activities in geomatics/surveying applications.

• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Programme or delegated representative.

• Conduct research related to the field of expertise and publish findings in professional journals, periodicals, textbooks, and/or electronic journals.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:

• Minimum of Masters degree in Geomatics, specifically covering Geodesy, Geoinformatics and Engineering Surveying, and an undergraduate degree in Geomatics (BSc/BEng in Geomatics or related field).

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

• At least two (2) years of professional working experience in Geomatics, Surveying or related fields.

• Two (2) years’ field experience in teaching or research work in Geomatics or Engineering Surveying will be an added advantage.

Additionally, the incumbent should:

• Have experience in the use of Civil Designer (or equivalent), Revit, GIS (Geospatial), AutoCAD (draughting), and other related spatial design and analysis packages.

Be able to teach:

• Engineering Surveying

• Topographic Surveying

• GPS/GNSS & Drone Surveying

• GIS and Remote Sensing

• Irrigation and Drainage Infrastructure Layout

𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒:

• Self-motivated.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work effectively with students from different backgrounds.

• Willingness to supervise students during extra-mural activities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: careers@lp.ac.ls – all application documents should be in one zipped folder and indicate the position name: LECTURER-GEOMATICS ENGINEERING in the email subject line failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.

The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee Lerotholi Polytechnic

P.O. Box 16

Maseru 100

Lesotho

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫 – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.