Aqualab Scientific Leader in Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (Part time 3-year contract - at Professor level) at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties.
•  Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level, and make some contribution to their profession.

The requirements

Professor:

• At least a PhD in Ichthyology, Fisheries Science, Aquaculture, or equivalent.
• Extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching and research, at the undergraduate and post graduate levels in aquaculture, fisheries science and/or ichthyology, in fresh, brackish water and/or marine systems. Expertise that covers these fields broadly shall be preferential to a narrow or more specialised area of expertise.
• Supervision of Masters and PhD candidates to completion.
• International profile in discipline.
• Track record of research publication.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
• A track record of research grant acquisition.
• A track record in ecophysiology research is required.