Lecturer (Biology)
Listing reference: ukzn_000398
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 September 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and the top
500 Universities globally. The School of Life Sciences is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School offers a vibrant educational and research environment in Life Sciences, with strong national and international collaborative research linkages
Job description
- The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and research in the ecology/biology programs on the Westville campus
- She/he will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development and supervise postgraduate students
- She/he would also be expected to contribute to curriculum development and administration in the School. Interest in organismal biology or ecology is essential as is a strong background in statistics and experimental design
- The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology
Minimum requirements
- PhD in Biology/Ecology or related discipline OR Masters in Biology/Ecology or related discipline, with evidence of submission of PhD for examination
- Experience in teaching in a relevant field at a tertiary institution
- Evidence of presentations at national or international conferences
- Current research activity as evidenced by a publication in quality scientific journals
