Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor: Agronomy (P07/06/05)

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Sciences at Sol Plaatje University seeks to appoint a Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Agronomy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and post graduate level courses in Agriculture with a strong emphasis on Crop Science/Agronomy. He/She will also be expected to develop research programmes and undertake research and student supervision focused mainly on the Northern Cape. A broad base training in Agriculture with post graduate specialisation in Crop Science/Agronomy are essential requirements for this position. The appointee will report to the Head of Department: Biological and Agricultural Sciences and will be expected to contribute to the development and growth of the department. Candidates selected for interviews will be required to conduct a short presentation on a specified topic.

• PhD/Doctorate in Agriculture (or related field) with a specialisation in Crop Science/Agronomy
• At least ten (10) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
• Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level
• Evidence of successful curriculum development
• High academic and professional standing in the field of expertise and high academic credibility amongst peers
• Strategic planning and implementation experience
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements
• An NRF rating

• PhD/Doctorate in Agriculture (or related field) with a specialisation in Crop Science/Agronomy
• At least eight (8) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
• Proven track record in teaching and learning, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in Agriculture (or related field) with a specialisation in Crop Science/Agronomy
• At least five (5) years relevant teaching experience at tertiary level
• Evidence of managing a research program
• Evidence of relevant, published full length papers in peer reviewed scholarly journals
• Evidence of postgraduate research supervision at master's and/or PhD level
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management (not mandatory)
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Knowledge and experience of implementing quality assurance requirements

• Specialisation in Crop Science/Agronomy
• NRF rating or potential to be NRF rated if non South African residing outside the country
• Evidence of managing research projects and the ability to attract project funding

• Deliver on teaching and learning in undergraduate and post graduate Agriculture and conduct practicals at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Undertake curriculum and programme development in the Department
• Undertake supervision of students at postgraduate level
• Participate in academic administration and subject management in the Department
• Seek research funding and conduct research within relevant fields
• Contribute to capacity building and collegiality within the Department
• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders and community, including academic collaboration, research funding in the industry and government

Enquiries can be made via email at

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.