Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Department of Animal Science
Bloemfontein Campus
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Job ID: 6536)

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:
• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Supervise and provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Source external research funding and establish collaborations with industry and other stakeholders.
• Generate third-stream income.
• Participate in community engagement projects such as Farmer's days.
• Recruit postgraduate students.
• Participate in departmental, faculty and university committees and perform general academic and administrative duties.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
• A Ph D on NQF Level 10 in Animal Breeding or related discipline (for a permanent appointment)
or
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Animal Breeding or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Animal Breeding or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer
• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Animal Breeding or related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor
• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Animal Breeding or related discipline.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students, with doctoral supervision considered advantageous.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:
• Registration at the South African Council for Natural Scientists (attach proof).
• Any relevant tertiary teaching, research and experience jn the industry as well as national and international contacts.
• Knowledge of genetics, genetic diversity, SNPs, genomics, bioinformatics and/or data science.
• Experience in molecular data analysis using PLINK, GATK, R or any relevant software.
• Experience in statistical analysis for complex data using R, SAS, ASREML, WOMBAT, BLUPF90 or any relevant software.
• Programming skills using R, Fortran or any other relevant language.
• Proven track record of obtaining research funding and 3rd stream income generation.

Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2027

Closing date:
10 August 2026

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 9813 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.pdf

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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.