Ukzn 000198 - Lecturer (Biology)

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**COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE**

**LECTURER (BIOLOGY)**
**SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES**

**PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS
**REFERENCE NO.: ukzn_000198**

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top
500 Universities globally. The School of Life Sciences is well established with a strong research
profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School
offers a vibrant educational and research environment in Life Sciences, with strong national
and international collaborative research linkages.

The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research in the Biology
(animal physiology) programme on the Pietermaritzburg campus. S/he will also be expected
to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development, and supervise
postgraduate students. S/he would also be expected to contribute to administration in the
School. A strong background in animal physiology is essential.

The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Biodiversity and Evolutional Biology.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- PhD degree in Biology or relevant discipline **OR** MSc degree in Biology or relevant
- discipline, with evidence of submission of a PhD thesis for examination.- Experience in teaching in a relevant field at a tertiary institution.
- Evidence of presentations at national or international conferences.
- Current research activity as evidenced by a publication in quality scientific journals**.**

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are
- Process-Proc-Guides.aspx.
Enquiries and details regarding this post, may be directed to the Dean and Head of

**Appointment to this position will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.**

**The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.**

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