Senior Lecturer Botany Science (4444) at Nelson Mandela University

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at high levels of relevance and quality.
• Develop and update learning and teaching materials continuously to maintain modules as contemporary and current.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with acceptable benchmarks and report the same to University Administration using appropriate student assessments.
• Contribute to the generation of new knowledge through involvement in an independent research programme, delivering peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals.
• Supervise the research projects of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Be involved in community engagement programmes and partnerships with industry and civil society.
• Take responsibility for aspects of the core administrative functions of the Department, Cluster and University.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess sound knowledge in the theory and application in the Botanical discipline(s) of Plant Physiology and Cell Biology.
• Effective facilitation of learning in these discipline(s) in Botany at undergraduate and postgraduate level using modern teaching aids.
• Competence, or willingness to develop competence, in the use of institutional learning management systems and online teaching platforms to support teaching and learning.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of publications and the successful supervising of Doctoral and/or Masters candidates.
• Display good interpersonal skills, a passion for students and the ability to work well in a team.
• Have potential for leadership in Departmental and Faculty learning and teaching as well as research.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, plant biotechnology would be an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of one to five years of experience of teaching Plant Physiology to Botany students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• A track record of research experience is required as evidenced through peer reviewed publications that have appeared in internationally recognised journals and/or successful sourcing of independent research funding.
• Successful or current supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students is required.
• Experience in administration of academic modules and activities will be an advantage.