Senior Lecturer (P003823) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Coordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Crop Protection, Integrated Pest Management and related disciplines; develop innovative learning materials; supervise practical and field-based training; assess student learning; continuously improve curricula in line with industry developments.

Research and Innovation:

• Serve Establish an active research programme in Crop Protection; publish in accredited journals; present research at conferences; secure external funding; develop collaborative research with industry and government.

 Postgraduate Supervision:

• Recruit, supervise and mentor Honours, MSc and PhD students; develop research capacity; ensure timely completion of postgraduate projects.

Community Engagement and Industry Collaboration:

• Build partnerships with producers, commodity organisations, industry, extension services and government departments; provide specialist knowledge transfer and participate in outreach activities.

Academic Administration:

• Coordinate modules; participate in subject group, school and faculty committees; assist with accreditation, quality assurance and programme review; contribute to student recruitment and marketing activities.

Leadership and Mentorship:

•  Mentor junior academics and postgraduate students; contribute to strategic planning within the subject group; promote a positive academic culture.

Professional Development:

• Maintain disciplinary expertise through continuous professional development and participation in relevant professional bodies

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Crop Protection, Weed Sciences, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Integrated Pest Management, or a closely related Crop Protection field (NQF Level 10).
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in university teaching, including independent lecturing and module coordination.
• A minimum of three (3) years' research experience, with publications in accredited journals.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in postgraduate supervision, including Honours, MSc, and PhD.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

•  A MSc in Crop Protection, Plant Protection, or Integrated Pest Management (NQF Level 9)
•  Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
•  A Membership of the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology and/or the Entomological Society of   Southern Africa.
•  Experience in grant acquisition for external funding applications.
•  Experience in industry collaboration, including agricultural extension, producer organisations, or commercial   agriculture

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

   The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in:

• Crop Protection and Integrated Pest Management principles.
• Research design and experimental methodologies.
• Statistical analysis of agricultural experiments.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Laboratory and field research management.
•  Risk assessment and environmental impact of pest management practices.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Student-centred teaching philosophy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Relationship building with industry stakeholders.
• Accountability and professional responsibility.
• Critical and systems thinking