Agricultural Sciences Professor with Expertise in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

2 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Job Title: Agricultural Sciences Professor with Expertise in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

Salary: R 1,200,000 - R 1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Agricultural Sciences at Nelson Mandela University. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for teaching and research in commercial sustainable smart agriculture, conservation, and agroecology.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Animal, Plants and Environmental Sciences and expertise in plant genetics and eco-physiology within commercial land use. They will also have at least one year of full-time teaching experience in Agroecology or commercial sustainable smart agriculture or conservation agriculture at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

You will be responsible for teaching undergraduate students in agricultural sciences and game ranch program, facilitating student learning at postgraduate level, conducting, supervising, and publishing research relevant to commercial sustainable smart agriculture, conservation, and agroecology, and engaging with the agricultural industry through consultation, teaching, and research.

Key Performance Areas:

  • To teach undergraduate students in the Agricultural Sciences and Game Ranch program in the broad fields of commercial sustainable agroecology, alternative food systems for sustainable agriculture, food security, conservation agriculture, multifunctional landscapes, and any other courses assigned to you by the Head of Department.
  • To facilitate student learning at postgraduate level in commercial sustainable smart agriculture, conservation, and agroecology.
  • To conduct, supervise, and publish research relevant to commercial sustainable smart agriculture, conservation, and agroecology.
  • To engage with the agricultural industry in terms of consultation, teaching, and research.
  • To perform administrative and management functions in the Department of Agricultural Sciences, as required by the Head of Department.
  • To undertake curriculum development for new courses and participate in regular re-curriculation of modules and programme reviews.
  • Acquiring research funding.
  • Initiating community engagement projects and engaging in professional development activities.

Requirements:

  • PhD in Animal, Plants and Environmental Sciences.
  • Evidence and knowledge in plant Genetics and eco-physiology within commercial land use.
  • At least 1 year full-time teaching experience in Agroecology or commercial sustainable smart agriculture or conservation agriculture at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Successful postgraduate student supervision experience at Honours, Masters, and PhD level.
  • A good publication track record in DHET accredited journals.
  • Evidence of attracting research funding and ability to initiate and manage research partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g., Industry, Government).

Added Advantage:

  • NRF rating is an added advantage.
  • Relevant industry work experience outside an academic institution will be an added advantage.

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