Lecturer (Plant Pathology) - Department of Plant a

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES LECTURER (PLANT PATHOLOGY) RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for:   * Undergraduate and Honours level teaching in plant pathology; * Supervision of postgraduate students in plant pathology; * Acquiring research funding; * Conducting and leading research in plant pathology focused on innovative plant health management; * Initiating community engagement projects, and engaging in professional development activities.     *: 30 March 2022* No application will be considered after the , or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.   * PhD degree in plant pathology or a related agricultural field, with prior undergraduate and MSc-level training in plant pathology or related fields; * At least one years’ teaching experience at undergraduate level; * Evidence of postgraduate supervision; * In-depth understanding of basic principles of plant pathology, and experience in molecular or precision agriculture technologies to achieve food security, and improve food systems; * A track record of research and publications in the relevant field in Web of Science accredited journals; * Valid driver's license.     REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); * Documented proof of own research outputs in plant pathology; * Proven academic capabilities in teaching and learning both face to face and in an online and hybrid model environment, research and research supervision; * Able to seek out funding opportunities and successfully apply for local and international funding; * Must be able to initiate and manage research partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g. Industry, Government, Industry, Science Councils); * Appropriate language and communication skills, both written and verbal; * Good knowledge of statistical analyses relevant to agriculture technologies, as well as a strong background in general plant pathology research; * Be able to collaborate with colleagues within and between departments and foster a constructive research dynamic in the discipline.     ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:   * Preference will be given to a plant pathologist with experience in postharvest pathology. This identified focus area is based on a need to generate knowledge that builds upon and complements departmental and institutional strengths in plant pathology and addresses national strategic needs; * Post-doctoral experience; * Experience in postgraduate supervision; * Evidence of successful funding applications; * An NRF rating; * Completed formal teaching training programmes; * Being part of existing international networks and collaborations. The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined b