Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Zoology) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Description:

• The department current has a vacant position on a Lecturer level in the field of Zoology/Physiology. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities

Responsibilities:

• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national research collaborations.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Minimum requirements

• Academic qualifications: MSc (Zoology, Physiology) or related qualification.
• Record of research outputs in accredited peer reviewed journals.
• Record of supervising at postgraduate level.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Specialization in a Zoological/Physiological field

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• A problem solver.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilient.
• Enthusiastic

Recommendations:

• Involvement with SDG and/or 4IR-related research and/or teaching and learning.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• NRF Y-rating or close to submission for NRF rating.
• PhD (Zoology, Physiology) or related field.

Deadline:15th February,2026