Stellenbosch University

Faculty of AgriSciences

Department of Animal Sciences

Lecturer: Department of Animal Sciences

Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.

The Department of Animal Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that facilitate the training of graduates to fulfil in the research and development needs of South Africa, to improve the quality of life of all its inhabitants. Training and research focus on production and management aspects of livestock and wildlife species.

• Developing and evaluating course material in ruminant animal breeding and genetics.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in compliance with the general academic focus of the Department, specifically in animal breeding and genetics, and management;
• Providing academic guidance to postgraduate students.
• Sourcing and managing external research funds.
• Conducting an active and productive research programme within the general focus of the Department, and technology transfer in the form of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as congress contributions.
• Developing national and international research and industry partnerships and networks.
• Involvement with administrative service delivery at departmental, Faculty and University level.
• Involvement in social impact activities.

• PhD in animal science with specialisation in animal breeding and genetics.
• Knowledge of the South African livestock industry and farming practices.
• Proven experience in or an ability and willingness to participate in an active teaching programme.
• The ability and proficiency to obtain external research funding commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Postgraduate student supervision commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Language proficiency for meeting the requirements of a multilingual university.

• NRF rating or equivalent.
• Knowledge of large and small stock management and production.
• Recognition within the discipline on a national and international level.
• Registration at SACNASP.
• Strong South-African livestock industry networks.

Commencement of duties / Diensaanvaardingsdatum:

01 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 07 October 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Dr Brink van Zyl on 021 808 4746, or at brinkvz@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, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.