George: Lecturer Forestry George Campus Science

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. CORE PURPOSE OF JOB The Natural Resource Science & Management Cluster at the George Campus, Nelson Mandela University needs your talent, passion and commitment to strengthen our teaching, research and engagement in Wood Technology practices. The purpose of this academic post is to enhance learning and teaching as well as research at the interface of wood technology and the application of sawmilling practices to optimize the scarce resources of the forestry activities. The post requires a person who can teach and perform research across disciplines within the Wood Technology diploma and degree programs with a focus on sawmilling practice. Learning and Teaching in the Department takes place at the following levels: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Honours, MSc and PhD. The candidate should be able to teach at undergraduate level and applicable postgraduate level. Our department engages in a diversity of basic and applied research activities and the candidate will be expected to support research programmes. We encourage multidisciplinary research and the building of national and international collaborative networks, and therefore the candidate should feel comfortable engaging in teaching and research activities with multi-disciplinary teams. We also strive to remain close to and build a strong relationship within the agricultural, forestry and conservation industries through engagement and through our undergraduate work-integrated learning program. Each staff member is expected to contribute to this effort, as we prepare the students to make a valuable contribution to the forestry industry. The George Campus ( [Click here to apply]