Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor TB00418
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Teaching and Learning
· Teaching and development of Integrated Pest Management (CSPP311) and Crop Protection (CSPP321).
· Study leading of Honours level 4th year research projects.
· Supervision of MSc and PhD students.
Research
· Complete PhD if not yet done.
· Publish in DHET accredited peer reviewed journals.
· Attend and present at local and international conferences.
Management
· Library representative for PC Agriculture.
· Scientific committee for MSc and PhD students.
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 Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology). Experience in Agronomy will be advantageous.
- Knowledge and experience in the teaching and application of Intergrated Pest Management.
- Research in the fields Crop Protection and Intergated Pest Management and a proven puplication record.
- Experience in project management.
- A demonstrated ability to attract research funding.
- Working in multi-cultural environment.
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good inter-personal relationships.
- Ability to execute efective time management.
- Working as part of a team.
- Working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Good communication skills or (oral and written)
- Good inter-personal relationships.
Minimum requirements
· A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Weed Science/Nematology/Plant Pathology/Entimology or relevant field.
Lecturer
· A minimum of one (1) year research experience.
· A minimum of one (1) year interaction with organised/commercial agriculture.
Senior Lecturer
· A minimum of two (2) years’ research experience.
· A minimum of two (2) years’ interaction with organised/commercial agriculture.
Associate Professor
· A minimum of three (3) years’ research experience.
· A minimum of three (3) years’ interaction with organised/commercial agriculture.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience.
· A minimum of one (1) year experience in academic management.
· A minimum of one (1) year experience in agricultural discipline.
· Accreditation with SACNASP.
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 George van Zijl 018 389 2335
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 04 October 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
