Duties/Pligte
- Developing and evaluating course material in ruminant animal breeding and genetics.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in compliance with the general academic focus of the Department, specifically in animal breeding and genetics, and management;
- Providing academic guidance to postgraduate students.
- Sourcing and managing external research funds.
- Conducting an active and productive research programme within the general focus of the Department, and technology transfer in the form of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as congress contributions.
- Developing national and international research and industry partnerships and networks.
- Involvement with administrative service delivery at departmental, Faculty and University level.
- Involvement in social impact activities.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- PhD in animal science with specialisation in animal breeding and genetics.
- Knowledge of the South African livestock industry and farming practices.
- Proven experience in or an ability and willingness to participate in an active teaching programme.
- The ability and proficiency to obtain external research funding commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Postgraduate student supervision commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Peer-reviewed scientific publications commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Language proficiency for meeting the requirements of a multilingual university.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- NRF rating or equivalent.
- Knowledge of large and small stock management and production.
- Recognition within the discipline on a national and international level.
- Registration at SACNASP.
- Strong South-African livestock industry networks.
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