FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development is embarking on a strategic plan to lead the transformation of African agricultural and food systems through leading influential research and preparing our graduates to play a role in shaping Africa’s economic, social and development pathways as we transition from the Sustainable Development Goals to the next development era post 2030. The Department seeks a Senior Environmental Economics Lecturer to join our dynamic team in this endeavour and build a solid research programme that addresses critical contemporary issues in environmental science in Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching postgraduate applied microeconomics, macroeconomics and environmental / natural resource economics;
• Supervising postgraduates in fields relevant to econometrics and environmental / natural resource economics;
• Supervising fourth-year agricultural economics research projects;
• Conducting research and publishing articles in leading accredited journals in the above fields;
• Raising funds to support existing research programmes and / or initiate new ones in the above fields;
• Academic administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate Masters and Doctoral degrees; 
• Evidence of publications in accredited journals relevant to the above fields;
• Evidence of successful supervision / co-supervision of Masters students or the mentoring of staff;
• At least three years teaching and / or research experience in fields relevant to micro / macroeconomics and/or environmental / natural resource economics.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience and skills in advanced statistical analysis with a recognised international statistical package (preferably R-programing);
• The ability to develop a world-class research programme;
• Able to demonstrate innovation in teaching, experience in blended learning delivery and the use of technology for improving learner throughput;
• Able to demonstrate innovation and present new ideas on how to expand research capacity in the relevant field;
• Evidence of active participation in a network of researchers in Africa and / or international.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for these posts, please attach:

• A comprehensive UP format CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Teaching Portfolio;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 15 December 2021

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms A Hlatshwayo, Email: art.hlathswayo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Sheryl Hendriks, Email: Sheryl.hendriks@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­28 February 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.