Senior Lecturer in Entomology, Invertebrates and Genetics (Job ID: 6642) - (2318)
University of the Free State · Free State
Posted 28 October 2026
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- Teach undergraduate modules in Entomology, invertebrates and genetics, and postgraduate modules in the department.
- Provide supervision to postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels).
- Publish research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to curriculum development within the department.
- Perform general administration duties.
- Take part in the community engagement activities.
Inherent requirements
- PhD on NQF Level 10 in Zoology with specialization in Entomology/ Invertebrates.
- Proven teaching experience in Higher Education.
- Proven experience in supervision of graduated MSc students.
- Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
- Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in Zoology and Entomology fields.
- A proven research record of relevant publications in a national and international accredited journal.
- An NRF rating (submitted) or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
Recommendations
- Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education level.
- Active involvement in Zoological and/ or Entomology research.
- Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in teaching Entomology and Zoological sciences at tertiary level.
- Member of or registration at a professional scholarly society or committee.
- Demonstrated experience in field-based research.
Closing date
2 November 2026