[APES Jobs] Professor/Associate Professor in Botany or Zoology

[Bursaries, Employment and Career Opportunities in Environmental Fields]

Stellenbosch University 

  

Botany and Zoology 

  

Professor/Associate Professor 

(Ref. NW07/165/0713) 

  

The Department of Botany and Zoology is recognised, both nationally and internationally, for its research on various aspects of biodiversity science, evolution and ecology. The Department offers a stimulating academic environment with excellent facilities. The current research programmes and teaching curriculum explore cutting edge issues within Ecology and Evolution. The Department recognises the symbiosis between quality research and teaching. 

  

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers 

  

Duties: 
•Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Botany and Zoology related subjects 
•recruiting and supervising postgraduate students at Honours, MSc and PhD levels 
•active research with sustained scientific publishing in one of the research fields currently on offer in the Department (for more information see http://academic.sun.ac.za/botzoo/research.htm) 
•involvement with and contribution to the broader community 
•active contribution to Departmental and University-wide administrative responsibilities. 

  

Requirements: 
•PhD in Biological Sciences related to Botany and Zoology 
•proven ability to provide academic leadership 
•international recognition for the quality of research outputs in the Botanical or Zoological field 
•excellent track record in teaching and postgraduate supervision 
•track record of contributing towards academic administrative responsibilities 
•a proven track record of attracting research funding 
•proficiency to teach in English and a willingness to operate in a multilingual environment 
•willingness to contribute to community service. 

  

Recommendations: 
•Language proficiency in both English and Afrikaans 
•research interests that fit within the current research focus areas of the Department of Botany and Zoology. 

  

Commencement of duties: 1 October 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter 

Closing date: 30 August 2013 

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. Conrad Matthee, Executive Head of Botany and Zoology, on +27 21 808 3957 

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on +27 21 808 2753 

  

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups 

  

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

  

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

  

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. 

  

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.


Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements: 
•PhD in Biological Sciences related to Botany and Zoology 
•proven ability to provide academic leadership 
•international recognition for the quality of research outputs in the Botanical or Zoological field 
•excellent track record in teaching and postgraduate supervision 
•track record of contributing towards academic administrative responsibilities 
•a proven track record of attracting research funding 
•proficiency to teach in English and a willingness to operate in a multilingual environment 
•willingness to contribute to community service.


Company Description

Stellenbosch University is home to an academic community of some 28 000 students (including more than 3 000 foreign students) as well as just under 3 000 permanent staff members (including 939 academic staff) on five different campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.


Additional Information
Posted:July 24, 2013Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Education, Research, Science  Industries: Higher Education, Research  Job ID:6559553