Professor / Associate Professor

The World Aquaculture Society; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Johannesburg is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor in Zoology. The role involves teaching, conducting research, and engaging with the community. Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong research background along with experience in supervising students. This is an opportunity to contribute to a university known for its commitment to societal impact and sustainability.

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant academic field.
• Proven research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Lead research groups and secure funding.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology.
• Conduct research and supervise students.

Skills

Research Leadership

Community Engagement

Teaching at Tertiary Level

Education

PhD in Physiology or Zoology or related field

Job description

The Department of Zoology has a long-standing reputation for excellence in tertiary education and has an establishedrecord with research in the fields of aquatic health including toxicology, fish parasitology, fish histology and histopathology, freshwater ecology, cave and groundwater ecology, molecular genetics and systematics, as well as comparative respiratory morphology.

Description:

The department current has a vacant position on a Professor / Associate Professor level in Zoology or related field. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead existing or new research groups.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral).
• Steer research projects independently.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national and international research collaborations.
• Network with industry and research institutions.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Requirements

Professor

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Physiology or Zoology or related field) or equivalentqualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• Steer research project/s independently.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Ecophysiology or related field

Associate Professor

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Physiology or Zoology, or related field) orequivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record of securing external research funds.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Ecophysiology or related field

Enquiries regarding the job content:Prof JC van Dyk at Tel: [phone]

Job Details

The Department of Zoology has a long-standing reputation for excellence in tertiary education and has an establishedrecord with research in the fields of aquatic health including toxicology, fish parasitology, fish histology and histopathology, freshwater ecology, cave and groundwater ecology, molecular genetics and systematics, as well as comparative respiratory morphology.

Description:

The department current has a vacant position on a Professor / Associate Professor level in Zoology or related field. Apart from presenting lectures in Zoology and/or Physiology, the appointee will be expected to conduct research, postgraduate supervision and produce accredited research outputs as well as being actively involved in community engagement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead existing or new research groups.
• Secure and manage internal and external research funds.
• Teaching in Zoology and/or Physiology (undergraduate and Honours level).
• Administrative duties as required by the HOD.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral).
• Steer research projects independently.
• Establish and sustain research output in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish national and international research collaborations.
• Network with industry and research institutions.
• Community service and advancing of the discipline.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Professor

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Physiology or Zoology or related field) or equivalentqualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record in securing external research funds.
• Steer research project/s independently.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Ecophysiology or related field

Associate Professor

• Academic qualifications: PhD (Physiology or Zoology, or related field) orequivalent qualification.
• Established and sustained research output in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of supervising both Masters and Doctoral students to completion.
• Proven record of securing external research funds.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level.
• Proven record of national/international collaboration.
• Specialization in Ecophysiology or related field

Contact Information

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG



https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/394985/professor-associate-professor-faculty-of-science-department-of-zoology/?TrackID=1079957&Ba

Enquiries regarding the job content:Prof JC van Dyk at Tel: [phone]

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits:Mr Lubabalo Mgedezi (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: [phone]

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Post Date: 7/1/2025 8:30:53 AM
Closing Date: 7/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

About this company

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

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