Professor/Associate Professor: Pasture Science

Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in Pasture Science or related field.
At least 10 years experience in higher education for Full Professor / 7 years experience for Associate Professor
Extensive Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and research experience in pasture science
Track record of accredited national and international publications commensurate with the academic rank of Full Professor / Associate Professor
Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision
Evidence of successful fundraising for research
Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of academics.

Added Advantages
Specialisation in planted pastures, pasture establishment and fodder conservation.
Experience in the use of cultivated pastures in various livestock production systems, including dairy.
Evidence of attracting and working with post-doctoral fellows
Evidence of professional and academic standing in the field of specialisation (e.g. NRF rating, international keynote addresses, etc.)
Evidence of national and international collaboration
Evidence of strong community engagement integrated with teaching, learning and research.
Duties
Provide academic leadership in research, curriculum design, development and implementation
Teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules in pasture science
Supervise Honours, Masters and Doctoral students
Meet research publication requirements for the appropriate academic rank
Secure external research grants and establish research programmes
Participate in community engagement integrated with research and/or teaching
Contribute to academic leadership and mentorship of academic staff
Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels.
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