Senior Lecturer M000590
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To meet requirements for teaching, learning and research including supervising postgraduates’ students for School of Agriculture and able to do assigned functions from the School Director or Deputy Dean (T & L). Prepare of Study guides and contribute towards development of new curriculum and/or the review of the existing curriculum. Build on existing and/or initiate strong relationship with communities (including farmers’ groups, science council etc) by providing advisory services or conducting research that project the image of the University. Involved in management aspects related to an academic programme and/or research group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning.
2. Research and post graduate supervision.
3. Administration and management.
4. Liaise with academics, students & community around university.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in Horticulture (NQF level 10).
- Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
- Membership of professional societies in Horticulture.
- A minimum of 3 years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
- Proven track record of published articles in accredited and high impact journals.
- Postgraduate supervision.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in horticultural science, Biotechnology in horticulture, Greenhouse & Nursery Management, Crop Protection and Agronomy. Experience in Crop Science will be a recommendation.
- Research in horticulture specifically in crop production, pest and disease management, post-harvest technology and biotechnology in horticulture. Proven track record of published articles in accredited and high impact journals.
- Strong ability to use Genstat/SAS software and any other relevant statistical software packages.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good writing and presentation skill
- Able to work in a team
- Adaptability/Decisiveness
- Initiative/Perseverance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of Organization Skills
- Stress management
- Valuing Service and Diversity.
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. S Letsoalo. Tel: 018 389 2741
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 05 March 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.
