Lecturer: Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology

Job Details

• Expires 28 October 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: AW02/267/1024
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: October 18th

Background to Position

Lecturer: Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of AgriSciences

Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology

Lecturer: Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology

Ref. AW02/267/1024

The Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a forward-thinking and dynamic department that brings together a considerable body of teaching and research in the rapidly growing and important field of the conservation of biodiversity in utilised landscapes and their surrounds. In principle, our aim is to sustain agricultural and forestry production without compromising the natural viability of the agricultural land mosaic. Our range of expertise includes integrated pest management in agricultural landscapes, conservation of natural communities, management of living resources, including wildlife management, ecological restoration, conservation best-practices, physiological ecology and technology transfer.

Job Description

Duties:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning within the Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology.
• Conducting an active and productive research programme to give opportunity at expanding an existing research focus area within the Department, and publication of such research in relevant, peer-reviewed journals.
• Developing and evaluating course material, particularly in area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM).
• Sourcing and managing external research funds,
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Developing national and international, inter-disciplinary research and industry partnerships and networks.
• Involvement with community interaction projects.
• Involvement with administrative service delivery at departmental, Faculty and University level.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• PhD in Entomology or Zoology.
• Proven experience in, or the ability to actively participate in an undergraduate teaching programme related to AW-IPM and basic entomology.
• Proven ability to integrate, or relevant experience in the fields of entomology, biological control of insect pests, insect monitoring, crop protection, general ecology, or other related fields such as chemical ecology, engineering and geography.
• Proficiency in data analysis e.g. multivariate statistics. 
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications, particularly in the field of applied entomology, commensurate with the level of appointment.
• The ability and proficiency to obtain external research funding commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Relevant experience in industry-related, applied research and engagement.
• Postgraduate student supervision commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Language proficiency suited to a multilingual university.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of spatial statistics and geographic information systems would be advantageous.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 February 2025

Closing date: 

28 October 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Francois Roets on 021 808 2635, or at fr@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 / 021 938 9636 or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

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About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.