Lecturer: Biology And Botany at Sol Plaatje University

Purpose

• Responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development, student academic development, administration and quality assurance to contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/school

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• A relevant Master’s degree NQF 9 in Biology (or related field) with a specialisation in plant morphology and/or plant ecology 
• At least two (2) years of teaching or industry experience
• Experience teaching the subject of Mathematics at the school level.
• At least one relevant, published peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal (not mandatory)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at departmental level
• Excellent computer skills

Recommendations

• It is highly recommended that the incumbent also has knowledge of or has teaching experience in plant evolutionary ecology (Biogeography).  
• Experience with online teaching platforms and blended learning approaches will be an added advantage 
• Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level 

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate modules.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

• Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.