Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer in Plant Breeding (Job ID: 5565)

Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Plant Sciences

Contract Type
Permanent

Occupational Level
Junior Management

Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)


Closing Date
26/11/2023

Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 5493. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Plant Breeding.
• Expand the current research niche area in Plant Breeding focussing mainly on wheat disease resistance molecular plant breeding.
• Initiate and conduct externally funded high-level research in abovementioned field.
• Ensure active involvement in research by publishing research outputs in accredited scientific national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.

Inherent requirements: Lecturer

• A PhD in Plant Breeding or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment)

or

• Masterxe2x80x99s degree in Plant Breeding or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Plant Breeding or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of 2 years Plant Breeding lecturing experience.
• Experience in the supervision of masterxe2x80x99s and doctoral students.
• Experience in disease resistance marker-assisted breeding in wheat.
• Experience in using horizontal polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis as well as KASP SNPline instruments.
• Experience in managing a molecular plant breeding laboratory.

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results oriented.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing onexe2x80x99s task.
• Strategic thinking.
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• Business Acumen:
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• Building coalitions
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.

• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driverxe2x80x99s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter Closing date:
26 November 2023 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.