KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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- Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at high levels of relevance and quality in the fields of algal and plant evolution and systematics.
- Develop and update learning and teaching materials continuously to maintain modules as contemporary and current.
- Evaluate student performance in accordance with acceptable benchmarks and report the same to University Administration using appropriate student assessments.
- Contribute to the generation of new knowledge through involvement in independent research, delivering peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals.
- Supervise the research projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Be involved in community engagement programmes and partnerships with conservation organisations, industry, and civil society.
- Take responsibility for aspects of the core administrative functions of the Department, Cluster and University,
- Take responsibility for the administration of the Ria Olivier Herbarium, which is housed within the department.
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
- Possess sound knowledge in the theory and application in the Botanical discipline(s) of Systematics and/or Evolutionary Biology of marine algae and plants.
- Effective facilitation of learning in these discipline(s) in Botany using modern teaching aids.
- Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of publications.
- Experience in engagement with industry, conservation organisations and civil society.
- Have expertise in the effective management and stewardship of botanical collections.
- At the Senior Lecturer level – have potential for leadership in Departmental and Faculty learning and teaching as well as research.
- Display good interpersonal skills, a passion for students and the ability to work well in a team.
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REQUIREMENTS
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Senior Lecturer
- A PhD in Botany in the discipline of Algal Systematics and Evolution (with a strong marine focus).
- Experience of algal and plant specimen collection and herbarium administration.
- Evidence of successful teaching at all levels.
- A minimum of 1-5 years relevant working experience, including lecturing.
- Evidence of research publications in DHET accredited journals in related fields.
- Evidence of some engagement with industry, conservation organisations and civil society.
Lecturer
- An MSc in Botany in the discipline of Algal Systematics and Evolution (with a strong marine focus).
- Experience of algal and plant specimen collection and herbarium administration.
- Evidence of successful teaching of at least undergraduates.
- A minimum of 1-3 years relevant working experience, including lecturing.
- Evidence of participating in a research team or project.
- Evidence of some engagement with industry, conservation organisations and civil society.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.
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Applicants will be required to present a 15-minute lecture on an appropriate topic to a departmental panel. For queries: please contact the Head of Department. |