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FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (ONE POST)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
* Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
* Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students;
* Actively conducting independent and collaborative research and publishing research outputs in accredited journals;
* Developing and/or expanding collaboration with academics internationally;
* Initiating and delivering specialist courses at national and international levels;
* Active participation in administrative duties within the Department.
*CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2022*
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
*Lecturer:*
* A Master’s degree in Mathematical Statistics/Statistics that include a credit bearing research dissertation and credit bearing course work consisting of core components which aligns with the required responsibilities of the incumbent;
* An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of accredited publications in core components of the discipline contributing to the literature and scientific field of mathematical statistics/statistics; at least one recent (past three years) publication in mathematical statistics/statistics in an accredited peer viewed journal;
* Enrolled for a PhD degree in Mathematical Statistics /Statistics with proof of significant progression with the study;
* Evidence of papers presented at national conferences;
* Proven competency and prior experience of at least three years is required in:
* Teaching of mathematical statistics/statistics at undergraduate and (or) postgraduate levels as a lecturer;
* Demonstrable advanced knowledge of at least one major statistical software programming language;
* Indication of the implementation of efficient teaching models that would be applicable in the university setting.
*Senior Lecturer **(same as for Lecturer, PLUS)**:*
* A Doctoral degree in Mathematical Statistics/Statistics combined with a Master’s degree in Mathematical Statistics/Statistics that include a credit bearing research dissertation and credit bearing course work consisting of core components which aligns with the required responsibilities of the incumbent;
* Proven record of curriculum development at the undergraduate and postgraduate level or other specialized professional courses;
* Evidence of papers presented at national and international conferences;
* An indication of an emerging research career with evidence of accredited publications in core components of the discipline contributing to the literature and scientific field of mathematical statistics/statistics; at least three recent (past three years) publications in mathematical statistics/statistics in high ranked accredited peer viewed journals;
* Proven practice of advanced fundame
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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.
*CLOSING DATE: 30 March 2022*
No application will be considered after the closing date, 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 drivers 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
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