Lecturer: Soil Physics Chemistry at University of Limpopo

Requirements: 

• A Master’s (70% minimum) degree in Soil Science specializing in Soil Physics and Chemistry. 
• Preferably, the candidate should be less than 40 years. 
• As an added advantage, must at most have one (01) year teaching experience at a University or comparable Institution of high learning. 
• Evidence of at least two (02) publication in DHET- accredited journal. 
• Evidence of both national or international conference attendance and presentation of papers. 
• Ability to supervise research projects at final year undergraduate and Honours level. 
• Traceable experience in community engagement work. 
• Commitment to undertake PhD studies soon after commencement of the position or evidence of enrollment for PhD studies. 
• Applications who have registered for a PhD at the advertising institution will have an added advantage. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Teach Soil Science modules, mainly Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy. 
• Undertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within and outside the Department. 
• Supervise research projects for undergraduate fourth level and Honours students. 
• Undertake and arrange community outreach activities as part of the University’s mandate. 
• Prepare and develop learning and assessment materials. 
• Perform any other duties/responsibilities, including but not limited to administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.