Professor: Department Of Horticulture at Tshwane University of Technology

The Department of Horticulture in the Faculty of Science has a permanent position of Professor at the Pretoria Campus.
Critical Performance Areas

• Teaching and Learning in the discipline of Horticulture
• Leading role in developing and revising the curriculum in collaboration with industry and other stake holders and aligned to the strategic vision of the department
• Leading a research group with particular emphasis on the training and supervision of postgraduate students
• Ability to attract external funding for research and to be a leader in one of the research niche/focus areas of the department
• Research publications with masters and doctoral students
• Research publications in DHET accredited peer reviewed journals
• Presentations at local and international conferences
• Invited speaker at conferences, co-chair/organizer of a conference, editorial board, reviewer for journals
• Successful supervision of masters and doctorate students as well as external examiner or external supervisor of students at other universities
• Attract external funding for research as well as contract work to generate third stream income
• Liaising with industry and other stakeholders regarding excursions, research and community projects
• Participation and administrative leadership in departmental, faculty and institutional committees and activities relating to the learning programs of the department
• Create a colleagial environment of intellectual exchange and infuse critical scholastic rigor in the department, in general and in all the academic programs of the department in particular

Minimum Requirements
Academic qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Horticultural Sciences specializing in one or more of the following core disciplines: genetics, tissue culture, specialized breeding techniques, seed technology, integrated pest management, abiotic stress in plants (NQF level 10)

Experience:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in teaching, research and/or industry with evidence of publications in DHET accredited peer-reviewed journals and post-graduate student training and supervision
• Graduation of doctoral students is compulsory
• A NRF rating will be a strong recommendation

Deadline:10th October,2025