The Department of Animal Sciences in the Faculty of Science has a permanent position for an Associate Professor at the Pretoria campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, scoresheet, a fully completed standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Key performance areas/Core functions:

• To present lectures and assessments to students in Animal Science subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• To lead quality teaching and learning with technology, such as comfortable use of the Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Lead subject curriculum development and implementation committees.
• Be responsible for and provide leadership in compiling and maintaining quality study guides, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) guides, subject files, and other Teaching and Learning materials.
• Be responsible for administrative tasks related to research, innovation, teaching, and learning activities.

• Lead departmental, faculty, and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes, and Research Niche Areas.
• Lead institutional research and innovation projects
• Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research, WIL placements, WIL supervision, and other interactions.
• Lead the development and presentation of Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) to assist the industry with skills and development needs.
• To be actively involved in the research activities of the department in the field of Animal Sciences
• Lead national and international research and innovation activities.
• Be responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.
• Participate in research and innovation activities at Centres, Institutes, and Research Niche Areas.
• Teach and supervise postgraduate students at all levels.
• Produce research outputs each year.
• Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Department.
Minimum requirements:

Academic qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Animal Sciences (Animal Production) with specialization in Animal Breeding and Genetics, or Animal Reproductive Physiology

Experience:

• Five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Lecturer level.
• Five years’ experience in the teaching of Animal Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Record of accomplishment of successful supervision of postgraduate students at both Masters and Doctorate Level.
• Evidence in leading research activities in the fields of Animal Sciences.
• Evidence of proven record accomplishment of scholarly research outputs in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
• Evidence of attracting external funding for research and innovation projects.
• Evidence of industry liaison and involvement in Centres, Institutes, and Technology Stations will be an advantage.
• Evidence in contributing to the development of a new curriculum in HEIs' environment.
• Evidence of Experience with impactful Community Engagement activities.

Knowledge and skills

• An understanding of the Livestock Industry
• Animal Science Research and Development (R&D) skills
• Communication skills
• Academic literacy

Registration with professional body (if applicable):

• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) will be a strong recommendation.

Send CV, application form, scoresheet, academic transcripts, ID and qualifications