SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN HORTICULTURE
Post Number: 3723
Faculty of Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE
The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the position of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Horticulture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
For consideration, applicants must hold the following qualifications:
A PhD in Horticultural Sciences, or any related discipline for a Senior Lecturer plus at least three years teaching experience at tertiary level;
OR
Master’s Degree in Horticultural Sciences, or any related discipline plus at least five years teaching experience at tertiary level;
Proven track record of supervising postgraduate research students;
Proven track record of research and publishing with reputable publishers, and in accredited journals;
Applicants are required to teach a broad range of Horticulture/Pomology courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate;
Applicants must be willing to mentor junior members of staff in research and publication.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching a variety of courses in Horticulture/Agronomy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a typical Department of Crop Sciences;
Assist in the development, diversification and launch of new
programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
Supervise undergraduate research projects and postgraduate dissertations;
Participate in the research programs of the Department/Faculty;
Carry out teaching and conduct research in his/her area of expertise;
Assume administrative duties if required to;
Perform any other duties as would be required from time to time by the Head of Department (Crop Science).
REMUNERATION
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
a. Signed application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine their suitability for the position.
b. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for.
c. Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts.
d. Provide names and contact details of three professional references.
e. Certified copy of an Identity document
Closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 12TH January, 2024
All the applications should be emailed to [email protected]
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND E-MAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.