Professor/ Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

Durban University of Technology

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Full Professor
  • Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A distinguished scholar with an NRF C-rating is preferable.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of ten DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of seven Masters students and three Doctoral candidates.
  • Recipient of grant awards.
Associate Professor
  • Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of seven DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of two Masters students and one Doctoral candidate].
  • Recipient of grant awards.
Senior Lecturer
  • experience at a university level.
  • Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
  • Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one Masters student].
  • Recipient of grant awards.
Lecturer
  • Master's degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Extensive experience/comprehensive knowledge of Enzyme Technology or Plant Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology, or Computational Biology, with a willingness to spearhead research in these areas.
  • Collaboration with local and international researchers.
  • Design and development of curricula for programmes.
  • Proficiency in blended teaching and learning.
  • Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement projects.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
  • Teach Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Food Science/Biotechnology Programmes and to all faculties to which the Faculty of Applied Sciences renders a service in undergraduate and honours level programmes.
  • Manage/co-ordinate academic and research portfolios.
  • Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate students.
  • Participate in community engagement projects.
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.
"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu:Closing date 15 September 2025Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website . Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications.1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates."The University reserves the right not to appoint"

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