Resident Lecturer: Undergraduate Study Abroad Programme in Savanna Ecology, Kruger National Park.
The School of Animal Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks applicants for its field-based undergraduate programme in Savanna ecology, run in partnership with The Organisation of Tropical Studies (http://www.ots.duke.edu) <http://www.ots.duke.edu>, University of Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. The programme, based in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, accepts students from both South Africa and the USA. We are seeking to fill the post in August 2013. It is a five-year grant-funded contract with probation that is renewable, based on performance. The successful applicants will work closely with other staff and the Programme Director in the design and implementation of rigorous programmes of field research, ecology, conservation, policy, and history and culture of the host country (South Africa). They would also be responsible for team teaching and the supervision of independent research projects undertaken by students. Qualifications: * PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology or related field * Research experience in African ecosystems * An aptitude for Natural History * A strong interest in and disposition for team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration * Experience in field based education group learning and interactive, experiential teaching * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English * Experience with the US education system is highly desirable Further information can be obtained from Dr Laurence Kruger, contactable at [email protected] . Salary and benefits will be at the lecturer level. To apply send CV with covering letter, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, sample publications and full contact details of three referees. External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za <https://irec.wits.ac.za/> and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/²Apply for a job CLOSING DATE: 9 June 2013 The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and continue searching after the closing date and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ³The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by the candidate
