Senior Lecturer: Crop Science (1 Post)

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000678/Andis

Date posted:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:

Eastern Cape , South Africa

SUMMARY:

The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for a Senior Lecturer: Crop Science (1 post),in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

A relevant Doctoral Degree
At least 3 years’ experience in higher education
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Crop Science
A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer

Added Advantages

Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
Evidence of supporting early career academics.
Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

Duties:

Participate in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of senior lecturer level
Secure external research grants
Supervise postgraduate students
Establish institutional, regional or national collaborations
Contribute to mentorship of emergent academic staff
Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels

Closing Date: 6 June 2025

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

1.Applications must be accompanied by:

A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
Copies of the applicants qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

2.No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3.Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4.Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Andisiwe Sonjica on and .

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing. preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

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