nGap Lecturer: Animal Sciences at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•     Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
•     Provide study leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
•     Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry. 
•     Participate in community projects such as Farmer's days.
•     Recruit postgraduate students.
•     Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     Master’s degree in Animal Sciences on NQF level 9.
•     Proven experience in delivery of oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•     An excellent academic record with a minimum 70% average mark for the master’s degree.
•     Commitment to registering for a doctoral degree in Animal Sciences at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Recommendations:

•     Relevant tertiary teaching, research, and experience in the industry as well as national and international contacts.
•     Registration at the South African Council for Natural Scientists.
•     B.Sc (Agric) degree with both Animal and Pasture Science.