FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY: APPLIED ECOLOGY, APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY & ZOOLOGY
LECTURER (THREE POSTS)
PEROMNES LEVEL: 8

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes it one of the top research Universities internationally and gives it a competitive advantage in the international science and technology landscape.
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancies.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Zoology and Entomology in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria is a leading research and teaching department in the disciplines of Zoology, Entomology, Ecology and Wildlife Management in Africa and is internationally recognized for the quality, relevance and impact of its research and graduates. The Department is highly productive with a strong emphasis on biodiversity, systematics and conservation of African fauna, along with the classical disciplines of physiology, behavior, and ecology. Our ecological and entomological research is both fundamental and applied, and we contribute to building capacity through involvement in the BSc extended programme.
Three academic positions are available in the Department at the Lecturer level for suitably qualified individuals with specialization in Applied (Animal) Ecology / Applied Entomology / Zoology. Each of these has core teaching components at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and we are looking for candidates who are passionate about teaching and building capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbents will have a typical academic mandate of teaching at all undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising honours, masters and doctoral students, publishing scientific papers in ISI-rated journals, and presenting at conferences. In addition, each of the successful candidate will be expected to raise research funds, establish a strong research programme and will:

• Be responsible for curriculum development and upgrading of undergraduate and postgraduate course material;
• Actively participate in professional scientific societies;
• Be involved in Departmental, Faculty and/or University administrative tasks
• Participate in community engagement activities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A PhD degree in the biological sciences focusing on zoology, animal ecology or entomology,
• A proven track record of research publications in ISI-rated journals in these or related disciplines,
• Teaching experience at a tertiary level.

Preference will be given to equity applicants who have postdoctoral experience, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, experience in teaching in online environments and have demonstrated the ability to secure research funding.

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 scheme 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 this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone contact details of three referees who can attest to your academic and research profile, whom we have permission to contact;
• Self-evaluation of research career to date;
• University-level teaching portfolio;
• Outline of intended research programme and how this links to existing research in the Department and Faculty.

Please note that shortlisted candidates are required to do two presentations in the Department as part of the interview; one on their research and another on a lecturing topic aligned with the module content identified as part of the self-evaluation of teaching.

CLOSING DATE: 22 March 2021

Applications that do not comply with the minimum requirements or that are submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

ENQUIRIES:

Job related: Prof Armanda Bastos, E-mail: ADBastos@zoology.up.ac.za
Application related: Mrs M Kana, Email: merilyn.kana@up.ac.za

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 21 May 2021, please accept that your application has not been successful.

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 will be given to candidates from designated groups.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised position