Lecturer- Durban at Durban University of Technology

LECTURER 

• Master’s Degree in Horticulture/ Horticultural Science/ Plant Science. 
• Three (3) years teaching experience in horticulture at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in teaching ecology, environmental sustainability, ornamental horticulture, conservation horticulture, landscape planning and design. 

 Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lecture horticulture and landscape-related modules or other related modules as deemed necessary by the Head of the Department. 
• Develop appropriate teaching aids and perform theoretical and practical assessments for students. 
• Upgrading of course content to keep up with the latest developments in the discipline. 
• Assist in curriculum development and writing appropriate course material. 
• Participate in departmental activities including outreach work and community engagement. 
• Conduct research in the field of expertise and publish in reputable journals. 
• Demonstrate the ability to secure external research grants. 
• Acquire research funding and build a research portfolio within the field of horticulture and plant biodiversity.  
• Contribute to community/ external engagement activities. 
• Develop short courses to generate third-stream income sources for the department. 
• Participate in departmental committees. 
• Perform administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department. 

 Recommendations 

• Research supervision to completion of Honours students’ research projects. 
• A developing profile of research publications in DHET accredited peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings.  
• Knowledge and experience in implementing quality assurance standards 
• Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis software packages such as R, Genstat, and/ or SPSS. 
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in the field of horticulture and landscaping. 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage industry partners, staff, and students. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining a high level of productivity. 
• Membership in at least one relevant learned society and involvement in the national and/or international wider academic community. 

Closing Date 27 April 2026