PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Integrated Pest Management (Agricultural Sciences) 3-year fixed-term position. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and learning

·        Teaching and development of CSPP311 and CSPP321.

·        Study leading of Honours level 4th year research projects.

·        Supervision of MSc and PhD students.

Research

·        Completed PhD

·        Publish in DHET accredited peer reviewed journals.

·        Attend and present at local and international conferences.

Management

·        Library representative for PC Agriculture.

·        Scientific committee.

Community Service

·        Peer review of journal articles.

·        Active member of discipline society.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Experience in teaching at least one of the major components of Crop Protection (Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology,

and Nematology).

·        Experience in Agronomy will be advantageous.

·        Knowledge and experience in the teaching and application of Integrated Pest Management.

·        Research in the fields Crop Protection and Integrated Pest Management and a proven publication record.

·        Experience in project management.

·        A demonstrated ability to attract research funding.

·        Working in a multi-cultural environment.

·        Good communication skills (oral and written).

·        Good inter-personal relationships.

·        Ability to execute effective time management.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Working as part of a team.

·        Working in a multi-cultural environment.

·        Good communication skills (oral and written).

·        Good inter-personal relationships.

Senior Lecturer:

·        A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Weed Science, Nematology, Plant Pathology, Entomology or similar.

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ research experience relevant to the field of the qualification.

·        A minimum of two (2) years' experience in interacting with organised/commercial agriculture. 

Lecturer:

·        A MSc (NQF Level 9) in Weed Science, Nematology, Plant Pathology, Entomology or similar.

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience relevant to the field of the qualification.

·        A minimum of one (1) year experience in interacting with organised/commercial agriculture.

REMUNERATION:

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

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                     Prof Gerhard du Preez 018 299 2723

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                           28 February 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                            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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