Lecturer Botany Science 4-year contract

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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

This four-year fixed-term appointment is intended as a research career advancement opportunity for an emerging ecologist .

The purpose of the position is to facilitate teaching and learning in general and terrestrial ecology at undergraduate level, while enabling the incumbent to develop a strong and increasingly independent research profile.

The incumbent will contribute to teaching in general ecology, terrestrial animal ecology and terrestrial plant ecology; undertake and publish high-quality ecological research; supervise student research; and contribute to the academic functions of the Department. The incumbent will be supported through a structured mentorship arrangement involving two senior academics, who will provide guidance in research development, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic career progression. The incumbent will also be expected to make effective use of the research opportunities and resources available through the SARChI Chair in Thicket Ecosystem Services for Climate and Community and to contribute to one or more of the Chair's research pillars.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• 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 develo

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