DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK AND PASTURE SCIENCE PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK AND PASTURE SCIENCE
PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
(3 posts): Animal Breeding, Animal Health and Mono-gastric Nutrition
Minimum requirements:
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An MSc/PhD in Animal Science, with speciality in any of the following: Mono-gastric
Nutrition, Animal Breeding/Genetics or Animal Health, integrated with aspects on anatomy,
physiology and animal welfare;
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Lecturing experience in ether of the following: Pig and Poultry Science, Animal
Breeding/genetics or Animal Health;
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For animal health, the candidate must be registered with the South African Council for
Veterinary Scientists;
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Research experience (A substantial research publication for a Professor , Well developed
research and publication record for a Senior Lecturer and Established and clear interest
towards research for a Lecturer)
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Experience in leading joint research projects;
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Good teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills;
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Strong language and communication skills.
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The ability to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students to the Department
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For a professorship/Senior Lectureship post, the candidate should have a PhD and a record
of post-graduate supervision at Masters and PhD level, and evidence of previous funding
awarded.
Duties:
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Teach modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels
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Initiate own research and supervise students at Honours, MSc and PhD level, and attract
research funding
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Engage in interdisciplinary collaborative research and community engagement
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Participate in normal administrative duties necessary for the smooth running of the
department.
Queries regarding the academic aspects of the post can be sent to the HoD, Dr. Keletso Mopipi
(kmopipi@ufh.ac.za).
Closing Date: 31
October 2014
To apply for the above posts: Candidates who meet the criteria are invited to forward an
application with a COVERING LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR, complete CV, proof of remuneration and three work-related referees, to:
Mr Clive Hoho, The HR Team Leader: Human Resources Department, University of Fort Hare,
Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700. Tel: (040) 602-2256. E-mail: recruit2@ufh.ac.za.
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.