Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor

5 days ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

**Faculty Natural and Agricultural Sciences**
**Department Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences**
**Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor - Soil Science**
**Job ID: 4266**

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- a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
- certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
- certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
- a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);
- A service record from your current employer/last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Actively contribute to and further advance the teaching and research agenda of our soil science section, which plays a central role in the agricultural cluster at the UFS.
- Lecturer/teach undergraduate modules in the field of soil science and the supervision of research activities conducted by MSc and PhD students.
- Function as an independent researcher and set up and carry out research activities that lead to relevant scientific outputs and contribute to the wider goals of improving and managing soil resources sustainably in South Africa and beyond.
- Engage with a diversity of stakeholders, including academic collaborators, funding agencies, the industry and government.

**Inherent requirements**:
**Senior Lecturer**:

- A PhD on NQF level 10 in Soil Science or a closely related field.
- Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
- An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
- Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters' students.
- A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
- Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.

**Associate Professor**:

- A PhD on NQF level 10 in Soil Science or a closely related field.
- Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
- Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
- Act as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
- An NRF rating.
- Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters' students.
- A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

**Recommendations**:

- Applicant should have expertise, underpinned by a credible track record of scientific publications in internationally recognised journals, in one or more of the following fields:

- Soil chemistry and fertility
- Soil physics and water management
- Soil classification and mapping
- Soil biology
- Applicant should have a broad set of research skills (setting up experiments, data collection and analysis, dissemination of research results, etc.), and a flexible mindset to take advantage of the diverse opportunities for soil science research arising.
- Ability to attract research funding.
- Applicant should be able to connect with students and have experience with lecturing and the supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Good verbal and written communication skills are thus important.

**Required competencies**:

- ** Results oriented**:

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- **Strategic thinking**:

- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
- **Business acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- ** Leading**:

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
- **Building coalitions**:

- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with

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