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7 February 2013
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
PROFESSOR (HYDROLOGY)
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
PIETERMARITZBURG
REF NO.:AEES02/2013
The School seeks an individual committed to quality teaching, research and community engagement in Hydrology. The incumbent will join a dedicated team of academic staff, 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 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 recognised 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
- A proven capacity to attract competitive research funding
- A demonstrated track record in managing a successful research team or programme
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, as well as requests for a job profile may be directed to the Dean and Head of School, Professor AT Modi on 033 260 5775 or e-mail: modiat@ukzn.ac.za
Short-listed candidates will be expected to do a presentation on a specified topic.
Appointment to this position will be on the January 2012 Conditions of Service.
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 February 2013.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms may be sent to recruitment-aes@ukzn.ac.za
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