CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
To facilitate teaching and learning in Zoology at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to the administration of the department as needed, and to undertake research and supervise and promote postgraduate research in Zoology.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Zoology in the fields of animal diversity, behavior, ecology and conservation biology
Develop course material for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching modules
Perform teaching-related and departmental administrative duties
Attract external funding and provide research supervision to postgraduate students
Conduct research and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Interact with relevant industry groups, government departments and independent research institutes to further the goals of the Department and of the University
Participate in community engagement related to animal science awareness and other service activities
Provide academic leadership at appropriate levels within the teaching, learning and research arenas
CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated abilities to teach undergraduate students and supervise postgraduate students
Proven research and publication record, including expertise in animal evolutionary biology, terrestrial ecology, conservation biology, biostatistics
NRF-rated researcher or ability to be rated within 3 years.
A proven record of attracting external funding for research from national and international sources.
Record of participating and or leading in a research team or project
Ability to work with and contribute to a team effort.
Proven record or potential for providing academic leadership.
Proven track record of dissemination of science including conferences and outreach engagement.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Minimum of a Ph.D. relevant to the field of Zoology.
Teaching: Minimum of 3 years of university level learning and teaching experience (lecturing and course assessment) at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the field of Zoology.
Postgraduate supervision: Candidate must have successfully graduated MSc and/or PhD students.
The candidate must have at least 10 research publications in ZOOLOGY in DHET accredited, ISI-rated journals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV. Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.
No applications will be accepted after the closing date (23 September 2022) Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
