Job TitleSENIOR LECTURER.2.01LocationOrganization NameSchool of Animal, Plant and Environmental SciencesDepartment Description

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF ANIMAL, PLANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN BOTANY (ONE POST)

Job Summary: The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences is looking for an exceptional candidate in plant biology/ecology, with expertise in organismal biology, evolutionary ecology or plant physiology who will be able to complement existing skills in savanna diversity, ecology, and evolution and collaborate with existing members of the school (with expertise in biogeography, ecophysiology, evolutionary biology, systematics).

Brief Description

Minimum qualification / requirement

PhDAt least two years postdoctoral experience and a good publication record in international and regional peer-reviewed journalsAn established independent research trajectoryExcellent oral and written skills in EnglishQuantitative skills and the ability to work with statistical languages like RValid driver s license (at least code B)

Additional advantage:

Experience in teaching undergraduate courses, including large classesExperience of postgraduate student supervision, appropriate for the level of the postTrack record of attracting independent research grant funding

Personal attributes:

The ideal candidate should have the following:

Collegiality and the ability to work with other members of staffAbility to work in a collaborative research environmentEnthusiasm and passion for teaching, supervision and research

Field of research:

Plant biologist with an emphasis on using experimental approaches to investigate biodiversity and evolution. The candidate should possess strong practical and experimental skills and will be able to complement our existing skills in biogeography, systematic biology, systems ecology and plant physiology.

Key Performance Areas:

The candidate is required to:

Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as engage in curriculum development and course coordinationOrganise practical sessions and fieldtrips where applicableDevelop an independent research programmeProvide appropriate training and supervision of postgraduate studentsContribute to the running of the SchoolAttract independent research fundingDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply

Applications: Submit a cover letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, indicating the level of post being applied for, research experience, a brief research proposal, 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 .

Applicants hereby provide consent to process personal information in terms of POPIA.

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or video interview.

Closing date: 31 December 2024

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date. 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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