UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ENTOMOLOGY (ONE POST)
SCHOOL OF ANIMAL, PLANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Job Summary: Applications are invited for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor position in Entomology. The applicant must have a PhD and appropriate research and teaching experience in Entomology. The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences is a leader in several disciplines locally and globally, and is one of the top Schools in the Faculty of Science in terms of research output and postgraduate throughput. We have world class facilities for conducting research, including appropriate laboratory facilities and equipment, a quarantine insectary and controlled environment (CONVIRON) chambers and access to field sites.
Brief DescriptionMinimum qualification / requirement
PhD in Zoology, specialising in Entomology
Experience in teaching undergraduate courses, including large classes
A proven research track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
A proven track record of postgraduate student supervision, appropriate for the level of the post
A proven track record, appropriate for the level of the post, of attracting independent research grant funding
Excellent oral and written skills in English
Quantitative skills and an ability to work in statistical languages and software
Valid driver s licence (at least code B)
Personal attributes
The ideal candidate should have the following:
Collegiality and the ability to work with other members of staff
Ability to work in a collaborative research environment
Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and research
Field of research:
We welcome applications from people with knowledge of Entomology.
Proficiencies in experimental design and quantitative skills are essential.
Key Performance Areas:
The candidate is required to:
Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as engage in curriculum development and course coordination
Organise practical sessions and fieldtrips where applicable
Develop an independent research programme that includes using the existing insectary and controlled environment (CONVIRON) chambers in the school
Organise practical sessions and fieldtrips where applicable
Provide appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate students
Contribute to the running of the school
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyApplications: Submit a cover letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, indicating the level of post being applied for, research experience, a brief research proposal, detailing the use of the equipment listed above and strategies for postgraduate recruitment and mentoring, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document, and the names and email addresses of 3 referees.
To apply: External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits iRecruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal applicants are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service Applications / Apply for a job .
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or video interview.
Applicants hereby provide consent to process personal information in terms of POPIA.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the university
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