University of the Free State Lecturer - Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development (Job ID 5198) Jobs in South Africa
University of the Free State Lecturer - Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development (Job ID 5198) Jobs in South Africa
Duties and Responsibilities:Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Food Systems.
Perform research that can be submitted for publication.
Lecture undergraduate and postgraduate modules and develop curriculum and module materials where relevant or required.
Supervise postgraduate students.
Participate in community engagement projects.
Serve on committees relevant to the department and partake in departmental activities.
Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in Industrial Psychology or Master’s degree in Consumer Science/Sustainable Agriculture or related discipline on NQF Level 9 and enrolled for a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Sustainable Food Systems.
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.
Recommendations:
Proven experience in facilitating and/or lecturing research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.
Experience in facilitation and/or lecturing of basic communication techniques.
Experience in applying and practising group dynamics, process observation, multi- stakeholder learning, and negotiation professes.
Proven experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodology
Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and PeopleSoft.
Proven experience using statistical analysis programmes such as SPSS and Nvivo.
Experience in the facilitation and/or lecturing of Agricultural Science, Food Science and Consumer Science modules would be advantageous.
Proven training and/or course attendance towards professional development advantageous.
Proven practical project and/or work experience in conference/workshop planning coordination and research development.
Knowledge of self-leadership skills and strategies, communication development and facilitation.
Knowledge of socio-economic and environmental issues related to food systems.
Knowledge of
food system resilience and capacities.
Knowledge of food system stakeholders, their role in food systems, and collaboration strategies towards resilience and sustainability.
Knowledge of food security and its relation to resilience and sustainability.
Key Competencies required:
Results oriented.
The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
Business Acumen.
The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading.
The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
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.
How to Apply
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