Associate Lecturer in Tourism

Post Number 967A Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Arts and Humanities -> Geography, Environmental Studies & Tourism Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 20/8/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Associate Lecturer in Tourism

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES (GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL & TOURISM STUDIES)

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) enjoys national and international acclaim for its continuing contribution to democratic change in South Africa and for making quality education accessible to all South Africans.

The Department of Geography, Environmental Studies & Tourism wishes to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Tourism. We seek a highly motivated scholar from within the field of Tourism, who has expertise in exploring the spatial and temporal aspects of tourism development, planning, landscapes and cultures. Applicants should be able to articulate theory, research and career-paths that are rooted in Tourism.

The Department offers a three-year BA degree with two majors in 1) Geography and Environmental Studies and 2) Tourism. We also offer Honours, MA and PhD degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies. A successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research, teaching, supervision and overall student development. They will exhibit a sense of collegiality and an ability to work as a member of a team.

The ideal candidate should have an interest, as well as, a demonstrated background in Tourism and Geography, such as to enable the strengthening of this focus area in the Department. We are especially interested in applicants with theoretical interests and empirical research agendas for Tourism. In their covering letter, candidates will be expected to identify their own teaching and research interests that speak to the current profile and future development of the Department.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the learning and teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervising Honours research projects.
• Developing a research and publications profile.
• Integrating the effective use of existing and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• Contributing to departmental academic administration.
• Contributing to departmental and institutional community engagement efforts. Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A completed four-year professional Honours Degree in Geography with a focus on Tourism.
• An active enrolment in a Master’s degree in Geography with a focus on Tourism.
• At least one (1) year of experience in tutoring, graduating lecturing, education or other structured teaching support roles.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Tourism from a geographical perspective, in line with the Department profile and co-requisite modules.
• The ability to supervise Honours students.
• Demonstrated engagement with Tourism curriculum -related tasks, such as Tourism lesson planning or assist with Tourism course materials.
• Demonstrated early-stage involvement in the wider academic or professional community through research and/or collaborative or scholarly projects.
• Participation in at least one (1) research activity, such as data collection, data analysis, literature review, or co-authorship on a publication or report.

Added advantage would be:

• A Master’s degree and enrolment for a PhD in Geography with a Tourism focus.
• Expertise in geography broadly defined; tourism geographies, urban and rural tourism, sustainable tourism development and/or intersections with environmental studies and/or GIS would be a strong recommendation.
• Demonstrated engagement with Tourism curriculum-related tasks, such as Tourism lesson planning or assisting with Tourism course materials.
• Evidence of interaction with student feedback processes or reflective learning practices.
• Demonstrated early-stage involvement in the wider academic or professional community, through research and/or collaborative scholarly projects.
• Experience working with (or within) any tourism governmental body or organisation to provide a "real-world" context to students. In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.