Lecturer: Department of Genetics (Job ID 5867) at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and present undergraduate modules in Forensic Science.
• Conduct research in the field of Forensic Science focusing on one of the fields of forensic science OTHER THAN biological or chemical analysis. Possible focus areas include, but are not limited to, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, impression evidence, questioned documents, and trace evidence.
• Provide study guidance and research supervision to postgraduate students.
• Publish papers in accredited national and international academic journals.
• Contribute toward general administrative duties in the department and curriculum development.
• Participate in engaged scholarship with stakeholders in the forensic field.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Forensic Science, or a closely related field (for a permanent appointment);

Or

• A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Forensic Science, or a closely related field (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Forensic Science or closely related field MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Forensic Science. Alternatively, a record of substantial service in a forensic environment that includes extensive experience of compiling reports based on forensic analysis.
• Proven experience in the delivery of papers and presentations at scholarly conferences, or equivalent professional activities.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship in Forensic Science.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.