Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer; Plant Sciences

Job Title

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Plant Sciences) (Job )

University of the Free State >
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences >
Department Plant Sciences

Permanent

Junior Management

Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)

23 March 2026

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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  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).

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology.
• Provide supervision to postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels).
• Establish a research group with external funds in their fields of specialisation.
• Publish research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the department.
• Perform general administration duties.
• Take part in community development activities.

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Botany/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology (for a permanent appointment)
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Botany/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Botany/ Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education.
• 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.

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Botany/Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology
• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education.
• 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.

• Active involvement in Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology research.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in teaching Plant Physiology/ Plant Biochemistry/ Plant Molecular Biology/ Plant Biotechnology at Higher Education level.
• Member of or registration at a professional body.
• Member of a national or international scholarly society or committee.

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to deal with several…