The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:
POST NO. 3660: SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
The applicants must have at least, PhD in Veterinary Science, Animal Health, Animal Nutrition or Reproductive Physiology plus more than 5 years teaching experience at tertiary level. S/he should be able to teach Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Diseases and Animal Health. Broad knowledge of animal production courses is essential, so is a considerable record of research publications in peer reviewed journals. Acquired administrative duties will be an added advantage.
Duties:
- Supervision of students’ projects and dissertations;
- Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
- Participating in the research programmes of the department/Faculty;
- Performing other duties required by the Department.
- The incumbent will be expected to carry out teaching and conduct research in his/her area of expertise, and perform any other duties as may be required by the Department.
Contract duration:
The appointment for this post shall be on contract for a period of two years.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information required from candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates,transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to:
Director - Human Resources,
National University of Lesotho,
P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho
or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 20 th May, 2014.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
