Lecturer - Department of Zoology and Entomology - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will have a typical academic mandate of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising masters and doctoral students, and producing research outputs through scientific papers published in international high-impact journals, and conference presentations. The incumbent will be expected to raise research funds and build a strong internationally acclaimed research programme.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Curriculum development, upgrading and updating course material;
• Participating in professional scientific societies;
• Participating in community engagement activities;
• Active involvement in Departmental, Faculty and/or University administrative tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in Zoology or a related field with specialisation in physiology;
• Academic and teaching experience, as well as at least two years' practical work experience;
• An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of publications in academic journals in the relevant field;
• Experience in supervising/co-supervising MSc students.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Innovative thinking and new ideas on how to expand their research capacity in Africa and beyond;
• Research publications and output, as well as recognition in the field, will be considered;
• Appropriate language and communication skills.