Professor/Associate Professor: Pasture Science (Ref No 7854)

SUMMARY:
The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Professor/Associate Professor in the Department of Livestock and Pasture Science of the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. (Please indicate the academic rank level you are applying for). 

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Pasture Science or related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in higher education for Full Professor / 7 years’ experience for Associate Professor
• Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in pasture science
• Track record of accredited national and international publications commensurate with the academic rank of Full Professor / Associate Professor
• Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision
• Evidence of successful fundraising for research
• Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of academics. 

Added Advantages

• Specialisation in planted pastures, pasture establishment and fodder conservation.
• Experience in the use of cultivated pastures in various livestock production systems, including dairy.
• Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows
• Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialisation (e.g. NRF rating, international keynote addresses, etc.)
• Evidence of national and international collaboration
• Evidence of strong community engagement integrated with teaching, learning and research.

Duties 

• Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in pasture science
• Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
• Meet research publication requirements for the appropriate academic rank
• Secure external research grants and establish research programmes
• Participate in community engagement integrated with research and/or teaching
• Contribute to academic leadership and mentorship of academic staff
• Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels.

 

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