Lecturer: Agriculture College at Free State Department: Agriculture and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate 4 years B Sc Degree or equivalent specializing in Crop Production, Animal Production and Pasture Science. Relevant 3 years’ experience in a lecturing field required. Computer skills. Formal Training and presentation skills.

DUTIES :

• Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses.

This would entail, inter alia, the following:

• Prepare, practical and theoretical material; Present classes; Maintain discipline during classes. Renewal and development of course material and study guides. This would entail, inter alia, the following: Do basic and information research in the subject field; Provide input for curriculum development; Integrate relevant findings in existing courses; Develop totally new courses if required; Liaise with relevant agricultural role players; Align course material with requirements set for academic institutions.

Assessment of students through inter alia:

• Compilation of question papers and memorandums for examinations; Grading of answer sheets, papers and assignments; Practical evaluation; Invigilate during exams and tests. Administrative responsibility.

This would include, inter alia, the following:

• Give input towards policy, Give input regarding planning – academic, facilities, finance, etc. Develop year plans for classes. Administration in terms of classes e.g. attendance registers, student records, exam results etc.; Serve on various committees (e.g. subject academic committees etc.); Comply with the Public Service prescripts. Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, Policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field