Senior Lecturer in Food Science

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Food Science

Stellenbosch University, South Africa -Department Food Science

Faculty of AgriSciences

(Ref. AW10/243/0913)

Duties:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Food Science
• the development and evaluation of Food Science course material
• supervision of postgraduate students
• conducting an active and productive research programme in Food Science, specifically in Food Microbiology/Food Safety, but also within the context of existing research focus areas
• sourcing and managing research funding
• continuous publication of research results through articles and congress papers
• the development of national and international research and industry partnerships and networks
• service rendering to the Department, the University and relevant environments.

Requirements:

PhD in Food Science or related field, with specialisation in Food Microbiology and/or Food Safety. 

Professor:

• Continuous and recognised research output and a significant publications record, including international peer-reviewed publications in area of specialisation
• proven ability to raise and manage research funds
• a proven track record of considerable under and postgraduate lecturing backed by experience as supervisor, especially at doctoral level
• proven ability to lead programme development and renewal, and to provide leadership in departmental and faculty activities
• national and international recognition in the discipline and  area of specialisation
• excellent administrative and managerial skills. 

Associate Professor:

• Continuous and significant established peer-reviewed publication record in the area of specialisation
• proven ability to raise and manage research funds
• a proven track record of under and postgraduate lecturing backed by experience as supervisor, especially at doctoral level
• proven ability to lead programme development and renewal, and to provide leadership in departmental and faculty activities
• recognition within the discipline, with growing recognition at international level
• proven administrative and managerial skills.

 Senior Lecturer:

• Proven research record and an established peer-reviewed publication record in area of specialisation
• proven ability to raise and manage research funds
• proven competence in under- and postgraduate lecturing and experience as a supervisor at master’s level
• ability to lead programme development and renewal
• proven involvement in departmental and faculty activities
• national recognition within the discipline
• proven administrative and managerial skills. 

Recommendations at all post levels:

• Sound interpersonal skills
• a keen interest in a research field that is in line with the Department’s research profile
• NRF rating or equivalent 
• computer proficiency
• language proficiency in Afrikaans and English.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2014

Closing date: 21 October 2013

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr GO Sigge on 021 808 3581 or gos@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 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. 

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

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