Professor /Assoc Prof /Sen Lecturer :Biological & Agri Sciences with HOD duties (Re-advertised) at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

• PhD or relevant Doctorate and Masters and Honours degree in Agriculture or a cognate discipline. 

Senior Lecturer P7

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research productivity in the form of publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings, research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contributions to scholarly books published by reputable publishers, in good standing with DHET and not linked to predatory practices; evidence of external research fundraising, citations (e.g. Scopus H- index); NRF rating is recommended.
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio which covers: the approach to teaching; contributions to curriculum development; design of learning materials; innovative pedagogy; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching; evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning would be beneficial.
• Significant involvement in discipline or departmental official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities; movement towards recognition in the broader subject/ discipline community; external examining/moderating at under- and postgraduate levels.

Associate Professor P6

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of Publications in DHET accredited journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings; research papers presented at national and/or international conferences; contribution to scholarly books published by a recognized publishing house; citation record (e.g Scopus h-index); evidence of research leadership in publication/ grant application; NRF rating is strongly recommended; external research funds raised; national and/or international research publications
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: the approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials, and innovative pedagogy and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; student and junior staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching.
• Demonstrate evidence of significant involvement in discipline, departmental and/or institutional official activities and processes which includes active academic participation in workshops/forums in higher education as well as community engagement activities and CE as a scholarly activity; external examining/moderating of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Professor P5

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous research output in the form of continual and sustained research outputs in high impact DHET -accredited journals in a mix of local and international journals; scholarly contributions to books published by recognized publishers; evidence of external research funds raised; productive research linkages and networks with leading scholars at national and international level; presentations of research papers as invited or keynote speaker at scholarly local and international conferences; must be NRF rated, have a notable citation track record (evident through an Scopus H-index commensurate to period as active research), research leadership demonstrated through authorship position on publications.
• Develop and present a reflective teaching portfolio that covers: the approach to teaching; leadership contributions to curriculum development, design of learning materials and innovative pedagogy; student and staff mentoring; successful supervision of postgraduate students including PhD students; formal participation in teaching and learning development courses; contributions to presenting teaching and learning courses; scholarly contributions to teaching and learning development; student and/or peer evaluations of own teaching;
• Demonstrate evidence of leadership and contribute positively towards the discipline, department, faculty and the institution; active involvement in professional and/or discipline societies; play an active role in leading academic citizenship activities in the broader community; acknowledge and referred to as a respected leader in the field by the broader scientific community; frequently evaluate articles for good journals and/or serve on editorial board for such journals; contribute to scientific and organising committees of significant conferences; external examining/moderating at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Recommendations

• Involvement in societies/organisations that promote the sciences of public management.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and Learning:

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Utilize innovative and effective teaching methods to engage students and enhance their understanding of modules
• Mentor and advise students in research projects and academic pursuits.

 Research:

• Conduct cutting-edge research with a focus on teacher education.
• Publish research findings in reputable peer-reviewed and accredited journals.
• Evidence of securing external funding through grants and collaborations.

 Curriculum Development:

• Contribute to the development and enhancement.
• Integrate emerging educational technologies and pedagogical approaches into course materials.

 Community Engagement:

• Collaborate with local schools, organizations, and community initiatives.
• Participate in outreach programmes.

 Professional Development:

• Stay abreast of the latest trends, research, and best practices
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching, research and supervision capabilities

Academic Citizenship:

• Contribute to departmental and university service through committee participation.
• Provide leadership and support in advancing the goals of the department and institution.

HOD Duties HOD duties

Provision of strategic leadership

• Guidance for the conceptualisation of the academic project of the department including engagement with communities and the development of new academic programmes.
• Guidance and coaching of academic staff to contribute to the attainment of faculty strategic objectives in teaching & learning, research and engagement.
• Representation and championing of the department at faculty boards.
• Chairing of the departmental meetings
• Work constructively with the CTLPD and the Student Development and Support Team to promote student access and success.

Management and optimization of all departmental functions, processes and procedures

• Oversight and management of departmental budget.
• Oversight and implementation of all academic policies.
• Oversight and management of compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Oversight and compliance with quality management policies and procedures.
• Management of assets.
• Compliance with requirements of student disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Oversight of courses including assessment
• In conjunction with the Dean, efficient management of those responsibilities devolved to the faculty and department from the Registrar’s Office, including student selection processes.

Engagement with research and teaching activities

• Teaching and postgraduate supervision as agreed with the Dean and departmental colleagues.
• Continuance of own research trajectory