Lecturer - Department of Zoology and Entomology

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

UP Posting - Academic:

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

LECTURER

  • The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

BACKGROUND:


The Department of Zoology and Entomology in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria envisions being a leading research and teaching department in the disciplines of zoology and entomology in Africa and internationally, recognised for the quality, relevance and impact of its research, and graduates that are sought after by all stakeholders.


The Department is highly productive with a strong emphasis on undergraduate and postgraduate training, mentoring of postdoctoral fellows, and research with a strong focus on biodiversity, systematics, and conservation of African fauna, along with classical disciplines of physiology, behaviour, mammalogy, and ecology.

Within the University, the Department has active collaborations with other departments and research entities. It supports the University's institutional research themes and actively collaborates with industry.


An academic position is available in the Department for a Lecturer with a specialisation in animal physiology, including (but not limited to) the fields of ecological or evolutionary physiology.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


The incumbent will have a typical academic mandate of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising masters and doctoral students, and producing research outputs through scientific papers published in international high-impact journals, and conference presentations.

The incumbent will be expected to raise research funds and build a strong internationally acclaimed research programme.

  • Curriculum development, upgrading and updating course material;
  • Participating in professional scientific societies;
  • Participating in community engagement activities;
  • Active involvement in Departmental, Faculty, and/or University administrative tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A PhD degree in Zoology or a related field with specialisation in animal physiology;
  • Academic and teaching experience;
  • An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of publications in academic journals in the relevant field;
  • Experience in supervising/cosupervising MSc students.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Innovative thinking and new ideas on how to expand their research capacity in Africa and beyond;
  • Research publications and output, as well as recognition in the field, will be considered;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • A demonstrated ability to lead a research programme;
  • Experience in supervising/cosupervising PhD students.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

  • A comprehensive UP format CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Teaching Portfolio;
  • Selfevaluation.

CLOSING DATE:
28 June 2024

ENQUIRIES:

  • The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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