The successful candidate shall be required to:

• Establish a research niche in Plant Taxonomy, attract research funding and train post-graduate students.
• Conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and deliver conference papers.
• Curate the departmental herbarium
• Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held.
• Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate students in Botany related subjects, with the emphasis on taxonomy.
• Direct and develop practicals in taxonomy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop course material over time for undergraduate and postgraduate modules required in the Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department including, but not limited to, academic administration, researchand funding, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.

Minimum requirements

• MSc specializing in Plant Taxonomy.
• Research track record in Plant Science through conference contributions.
• Proven lecturing track record at the level of lecturer.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• PhD degree specializing in Plant Taxonomy.
• Research track record through publications.
• Experience in post-graduate supervision.
• Teaching experience at a Higher Education institution.
• Experience in organizing and managing undergraduate practicals and student assistants or tutors.
• Engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s licence and recent regular driving experience.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules