Duties/Pligte

• Conducting and publishing high-quality research on hydroponic, greenhouse, and field-based vegetable production systems.
• Leading undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in vegetable physiology, crop management, and protected cropping systems.
• Developing and evaluating innovative, industry-current curricula and teaching materials.
• Securing external research funding and managing projects to support hydroponic, greenhouse and vegetable systems research.

Supervising postgraduate students.

• Establishing and maintaining national and international research and industry partnerships.
• Contributing to departmental administration and Faculty-level committees.
• Supporting transformation, community engagement, and industry outreach.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• MSc (for the appointment of junior lecturer), or a PhD (for the appointment of lecturer) in agronomy or a crop science-related field linked to vegetable production.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial vegetable production systems, including hydroponic and greenhouse technologies.
• A record of peer-reviewed research publications commensurate with the level of appointment.
• Willingness and the ability to supervise postgraduate students.
• The ability to attract and mange external research funding.
• Communication and digital skills for modern teaching, learning, and research.
• Willingness and the ability to obtain industry-related, applied research funding.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• NRF rating or equivalent research recognition.
• National and or international recognition within the field or discipline.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistics for agricultural research.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse academic and industry teams.

Closing Date: 30-Jun-2025