Emerging Ecologist & Terrestrial Ecology Lecturer

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth invites applications for a four-year fixed-term appointment to advance an emerging ecologist's research career while teaching undergraduate ecology.

The successful candidate will teach general ecology, plant and animal ecology, supervise student research, publish in journals and participate in SARChI Chair activities, with mentorship from two senior academics to aid career development.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of ecological theory and its application to terrestrial ecosystems.
• Ability to facilitate teaching and learning in general ecology, terrestrial plant ecology and terrestrial animal ecology at undergraduate level.
• Competence in ecological research design, field-based data collection, data analysis and scientific interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate relevant and high-quality teaching and learning in undergraduate general ecology, terrestrial animal ecology and terrestrial plant ecology, particularly at first- and second-year levels.
• Assess student learning using suitable assessment methods and evaluate and report student performance in accordance with University requirements.
• Establish and develop an active research programme in terrestrial ecology that contributes to one or more research pillars of the SARChI Chair in Thicket Ecosystem Services for Climate and Community.
• Participate actively in a structured mentorship arrangement with two senior academics and work toward agreed research, teaching, supervision and academic career-development objectives.
• Produce peer-reviewed research publications in accredited national and international journals and communicate research findings at appropriate scientific and stakeholder forums.
• Supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Participate in collaborative research and contribute to the development of research proposals and applications for external research funding.
• Contribute to relevant community engagement activities and partnerships with conservation organisations, government, industry and civil society.
• Participate in the academic and administrative functions of the Departments (Botany and Zoology) and Faculty at a level appropriate to a developmental fixed-term appointment.

Skills

Ecological theory

Undergraduate teaching

Research design

Field data collection

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Ecology, Botany or Zoology

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth invites applications for a four-year fixed-term appointment to advance an emerging ecologist's research career while teaching undergraduate ecology.

The successful candidate will teach general ecology, plant and animal ecology, supervise student research, publish in journals and participate in SARChI Chair activities, with mentorship from two senior academics to aid career development.