Lecturer: Pasture Science and Animal Nutrition - Department of Production Animal Studies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate veterinary students in pasture science, and animal nutrition;
• Advise the Onderstepoort Teaching Animal Unit on the feeding of the Faculty animals;
• When needed, provide expert guidance on the establishment of pastures on the Onderstepoort Campus 
• Develop collaborations with industry and community stakeholders; 
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in national and international journals;
• Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of the Department;
• Community engagement, particularly in communal and emerging farming systems; and
• Academic self-development as appropriate to the individual’s academic career.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MSc in Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) or equivalent qualification in animal nutrition;
• Experience in pasture science and animal nutrition;
• Demonstrated interest in teaching animal welfare, behaviour, and production systems; and
• Evidence of research potential.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Strong knowledge of the field;
• Ability to integrate theory and practical training;
• Commitment to developing innovative and context-relevant curricula;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification up to PhD level in a reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence, such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets, and social networking skills; and  
• Critical thinking ability.

CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2026