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UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE
PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (ONE POST)
In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of
Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top
research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in
international science and technology development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
• The strategic, academic and operational management of the Department;
• Promoting the Department’s research profile;
• Promoting good academic education and professional training;
• Playing an active role as academic leader of the discipline at national
and international levels;
• Fundraising for departmental activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• A relevant Doctoral degree;
• Academic status and international recognition in the relevant discipline;
• A proven research and publication record and peer recognition;
• A proven postgraduate supervision track record;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders
and professional boards;
• An appropriate vision for the Department;
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Managerial experience at a tertiary institution;
• A strong research record in one of the Department’s research
specialisation fields;
• NRF rating.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of the selection process, candidates may be expected to
do a 15-minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on his/her vision
for the Department.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s
level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes
to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable
monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online quoting the applicable reference
number.
In applying for this post, please attach:
• A comprehensive CV;
• A brief self-evaluation by the candidate;
• The candidate’s vision for the department;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we
have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research).
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2013
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not
comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Prof A Ströh, Tel: (012) 420 2478, Email: [email protected]
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2013, please
accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the
relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at
http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc.
Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate
Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years.
Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and
diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its
Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not
limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited
to apply.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to
the posts as advertised.
