University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER (HYDROLOGY)

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER (HYDROLOGY)

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

REFE NO: AEES08/2013

 

The School seeks an individual committed to quality teaching, research and community engagement in Hydrology. The successful applicant will join a dedicated team of academic staff in Hydrological Sciences, and is expected to lead Hydrology by providing vision, academic leadership and excellence. Responsibilities will include curriculum development and teaching both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, further development of a dynamic hydrological research programme at the postgraduate level with strong links to government and industry, attracting research funding, contributing to community engagement activities and performing academic administrative duties.

The incumbent will report to the Dean and Head of School.

 

Minimum requirements:

 

 

 A PhD in a recognized area of Hydrology

 An international reputation for outstanding research as evidenced by current publications in ISI or DoHET accredited journals

 Evidence of academic and/or industrial leadership in the field

 A record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students up to PhD or a research group in a relevant institute

 Experience in teaching at a tertiary institution

 A proven capacity to attract competitive research funding

 

 A PhD in a recognized area of Hydrology

 A current research record as evidenced by publications in ISI or DoHET accredited journals

 A record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students up to PhD or a research group in a relevant institute

 A demonstrable ability to teach at a tertiary institution

 

 A PhD in a recognised area of Hydrology

 A current and sustained research publication record in peer-reviewed ISI/DoHET accredited journals appropriate for this level

 A demonstrable ability to teach at a tertiary institution

 Successful supervision of postgraduate students in MSC and/or PhD

 

This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/ benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic –Process-Proc-Guides.aspx.

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to the Dean and Head of School, Professor AT Modi, email: Modiat@ukzn.ac.za.

 

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specified topic.

 

The remuneration package offered includes benefits. Applications remain open until a suitable canidiate is found. However, it is preferable that applications are received by 22 Nov. 2013.

 

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Applicants are requested to clearly indicate the level they are applying for. Completed forms must be sent to recruitment-aes@ukzn.ac.za Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line