Lecturer in Archaeological Sciences (NS.08.4)

Wits is strategically located in Johannesburg, a world class city, with countless opportunities for students and staff to engage with and present solutions that will contribute to our country's knowledge-base and build our future. With its more than 130 000 graduates in its 91-year history, Wits has made and will continue to make its mark nationally and internationally. Wits is positioned 24th by the Times Higher Education Rankings among the world top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEO's graduated. Applications are invited for a single position at Lecturer level The applicant must have a PhD and appropriate research and teaching experience in Archaeological Sciences. The School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies (GAES) is a dynamic multidisciplinary intellectual hub for advancing multifaceted archaeological, geographical and environmental knowledge globally. The school aspires to be a leader in its subject fields in the Global South by being a research-intensive centre of geographical, archaeological, and environmental studies, while maintaining student-centric teaching, all to support Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. Wits has world-class facilities for conducting research, including appropriate laboratory facilities, equipment, and access to field sites. Brief Description Minimum qualification/requirement A PhD in Archaeology or cognate environmental discipline. An archaeological scientist with active research projects Proven ability to publish in local and international journals, some experience in teaching undergraduate courses face to face and online, some postgraduate supervision and administrative portfolio management preferable. Expertise in ecology, palaeoenvironment or environmental archaeology is preferred. Specialisations for this position would incorporate modern quantitative methods including archaeological sciences. Archaeological sciences encompass a broad range of specialisations that incorporate scientific analysis, for example ZooMS, isotope analysis, pollen and phytolith analysis, residue analysis, ceramic analysis, archaeometallurgy, ancient DNA, geospatial analysis, predictive modelling, AI applications, or machine learning. Ability to attract research grant funding. Excellent oral and written skills in English Valid driver's license (at least code B) Personal attributes The ideal candidate should have the following: Collegiality and willingness to work with other members of staff. Ability to work in collaborative research network. Enthusiasm and passion for excellence in teaching and research Key Performance Areas The candidate is required to: Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Archaeology and Environmental Studies. Apply appropriate teaching techniques to stimulate students' interest and enhance their experience. Generate research publications and related outputs Supervise postgraduate students Undertake administration of academic functions Contribute to academic citizenship activities to enhance the Archaeology and Environmental Studies professions. Contribute to strengthening the Archaeology and Environmental Studies programmes in the school, such as course development, course assessment and curriculum review. Participate in the School and University Committees as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Closing date: 17 September 2026