08 Oct
University of Pretoria
Newcastle
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION) (ONE POSITION)
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
Supervising honours, master’s and PhD students;
Conducting research and publishing articles in leading accredited journals;
Raising funds to support existing research programmes and/or initiating new ones;
Community engagement;
Academic administration; and
Other duties assigned by the Head of Department.
CLOSING DATE: 11 October 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date,
or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements
Senior Lecturer:
Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD in Agricultural Extension;
Five (5) years of teaching and research experience in Agricultural Extension;
At least ten (10) publications in accredited journal(s);
Evidence of successful supervision/co-supervision of master’s students; and
Evidence of community engagement and project leadership.
Associate Professor (same as for Senior Lecturer, PLUS):
A proven record of successful supervision/co-supervision of PhD students in Agricultural Extension;
Three (3) more years of teaching and research experience in a tertiary/research institution;
Recognition by peers as a researcher with high academic standing;
A comprehensive publication record and experience leading joint research projects;
A record of collaboration with local and international scientists; and
Proven experience in fundraising for research.
Professor (same as for Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer, PLUS):
Proven graduation record of PhD students in Agricultural Extension;
Two (2) more years of teaching and research experience;
A well-established and internationally recognised research record; and
Evidence of designing and implementing own curriculum content.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
Ability to develop a world-class research programme;
Ability to teach and conduct research in the following areas;
Extension programme planning and management;
Human and organisational behaviour change and management; and
Research project: Rural development studies.
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 schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms A Hlatshwayo, Email: [email protected] for application-related enquiries, and Prof Zegeye, Tel: (012) 420 3251 for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
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 may be given,
but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.