MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Full Professor

• Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
• A distinguished scholar with an NRF C-rating is preferable.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience at a university level.
• Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of ten DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of seven Master’s students and three Doctoral candidates.
• Recipient of grant awards.

Associate Professor

• Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at a university level.
• Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of seven DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of two Master’s students and one Doctoral candidate].
• Recipient of grant awards.

 Senior Lecturer

• experience at a university level.
• Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one Master’s student].
• Recipient of grant awards.

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience/comprehensive knowledge of Enzyme Technology or Plant Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology, or Computational Biology, with a willingness to spearhead research in these areas.
• Collaboration with local and international researchers.
• Design and development of curricula for programmes.
• Proficiency in blended teaching and learning.
• Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement projects.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES 

• Teach Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Food Science/Biotechnology Programmes and to all faculties to which the Faculty of Applied Sciences renders a service in undergraduate and honours level programmes.
• Manage/co-ordinate academic and research portfolios.
• Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate students.
• Participate in community engagement projects.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.