RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The presentation of lectures and practical sessions to undergraduate students in Animal Science and Pasture Science modules; 
• Assist in presenting the animal- rangeland/ pasture interaction in senior Animal Science modules;
• The incumbent should be able to contribute to the research on sustainable climate smart forage production and pasture-based livestock production. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• BSc (Agric) Animal Science or BSc (Agric) Animal and Pasture Science, with a relevant MSc (Agric) degree in Animal Science or Pasture Science or a related discipline;
• A PhD (Agric) will be a recommendation;
• Professional registration with SACNASP;
• Lecturing experience in the specific disciplines at undergraduate level;
• Evidence of research skills or a proven record of relevant scientific or research output as appropriate for the level of appointment. Applied knowledge and outputs in the fields of ruminant nutrition, pasture science, sustainable climate or smart pasture-based livestock production will be considered.

Senior Lecturer:

• BSc (Agric) and MSc (Agric) in Animal Sciences or in Animal and Pasture Science with PhD (Agric) specialization in Animal Science or Pasture Science or a related discipline such as ruminant nutrition with reference to pasture-based livestock production systems; 
• Professional registration with SACNASP;
• At least five years applicable practical teaching experience at undergraduate level;
• Experience in post-graduate level teaching and supervision; 
• Research skills and a proven record of relevant research output in pasture science or pasture-based livestock production published in accredited journals;
• Experience in presenting short courses in animal and or pasture science will be a recommendation.