Senior Lecturer/Lecturer N002712
Listing reference: nwu_001886
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: N002712
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT- APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Agronomy Lecturer is required to engage in teaching and learning, and in research writing publications within the field of Agronomy.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning
· Teaching of CSPM411 and CSPM311.
· Study leading of Honours level 4th year research projects.
· Supervision of MSc and PhD students.
Research
· Publish in DHET accredited peer reviewed journals.
· Attend and present at local and international conferences.
Management
· Performing academic administration and management.
· Contributing towards program development and improvement.
· Various managerial tasks as required by subject group.
Community Service
· Engaging in community projects.
· Performing other duties as delegated by the line manager.
· Peer review of journal articles.
· Active member of discipline society.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Ability to teach Agronomy at fourth year level in the crops cultivated within the North-West Province.
· Ability to supervise postgraduate students.
· Ability to conduct research in Crop Production/Agronomy or similar fields and potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
· Experience in project management.
· 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.
· Ability to execute effective time management.
Minimum requirements
LECTURER:
· An MSc degree (NQF level 9) in Agronomy or related field.
· A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and research experience.
· A minimum of 1 year experience in interacting with organised/commercial agriculture.
SENIOR LECTURER:
· A PhD (NQF level 10) in Agronomy or related field.
· A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and research experience.
· A minimum of 1 year experience in interacting with organised/commercial agriculture.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· Accreditation as an Agriculturalist with the SACNASP.
· A minimum of 1 year experience in academic management
· Experience in related agricultural discipline
· Experience in Soil Sciences will be a recommendation.
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: Mr George van Zijl: 018 299 2335
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpume Mqina: 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2023
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.
