Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Full Professor

Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry. A distinguished scholar with an NRF C-rating is preferable. A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience at a university level. Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of ten DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years]. Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of seven Master's students and three Doctoral candidates. Recipient of grant awards.

Associate Professor

Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry. A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at a university level. Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of seven DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years]. Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of two Master's students and one Doctoral candidate]. Recipient of grant awards.

Senior Lecturer

experience at a university level. Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years]. Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one Master's student]. Recipient of grant awards.

Lecturer

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry. A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive experience/comprehensive knowledge of Enzyme Technology or Plant Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology, or Computational Biology, with a willingness to spearhead research in these areas. Collaboration with local and international researchers. Design and development of curricula for programmes. Proficiency in blended teaching and learning. Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement projects.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Teach Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Food Science/Biotechnology Programmes and to all faculties to which the Faculty of Applied Sciences renders a service in undergraduate and honours level programmes. Manage/co-ordinate academic and research portfolios. Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate students. Participate in community engagement projects. Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.

"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"


Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 15 September 2025

Instructions to candidates

: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications.


1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates.



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