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 pasture-based livestock production.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• Relevant MSc(Agric) degree in a related discipline with a BSc(Agric) Animal Science or BSc(Agric) Animal and Pasture Science with the intent to register for a PhD (Agric) degree during the first year of employment at UP;
• Professional registration with SACNASP;
• Lecturing experience in the specific disciplines at undergraduate level;
• Research output skills and/or a proven record of research publications in accredited journals as appropriate for the relevant level of appointment, specifically, in the field of pasture science, sustainable climate smart pasture-based livestock production.

Senior Lecturer:

• PhD(Agric) specialization in a related discipline such as pasture science or sustainable livestock production with a MSc(Agric) and BSc(Agric) in Animal Sciences or in Animal and Pasture Science;
• Professional registration with SACNASP;
• At least five years applicable practical, teaching experience at undergraduate level
• Research experience post graduate level teaching;
• Research skills and a proven record of research publications in accredited journals as appropriate for the relevant level of appointment, specifically in the field of sustainable climate smart pasture-based livestock production;
• Experience in presenting short courses in animal and or pasture science;
• Procure and manage research funds.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proficient in English with the ability to function effectively in a multi-lingual environment;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Conflict management skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Industry experience in livestock or mixed crop-livestock systems will be an advantage.