DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK AND PASTURE SCIENCE PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER (3 posts): Animal Breeding, Animal Health and Mono-gastric Nutrition Minimum requirements:  An MSc/PhD in Animal Science, with speciality in any of the following: Mono-gastric Nutrition, Animal Breeding/Genetics or Animal Health, integrated with aspects on anatomy, physiology and animal welfare;  Lecturing experience in ether of the following: Pig and Poultry Science, Animal Breeding/genetics or Animal Health;  For animal health, the candidate must be registered with the South African Council for Veterinary Scientists;  Research experience (A substantial research publication for a Professor , Well developed research and publication record for a Senior Lecturer and Established and clear interest towards research for a Lecturer)  Experience in leading joint research projects;  Good teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills;  Strong language and communication skills.  The ability to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students to the Department  For a professorship/Senior Lectureship post, the candidate should have a PhD and a record of post-graduate supervision at Masters and PhD level, and evidence of previous funding awarded. Duties:  Teach modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels  Initiate own research and supervise students at Honours, MSc and PhD level, and attract research funding  Engage in interdisciplinary collaborative research and community engagement  Participate in normal administrative duties necessary for the smooth running of the department. Queries regarding the academic aspects of the post can be sent to the HoD, Dr. Keletso Mopipi ([email protected]). Closing Date: 31 October 2014 To apply for the above posts: Candidates who meet the criteria are invited to forward an application with a COVERING LETTER CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, complete CV, proof of remuneration and three work-related referees, to: Mr Clive Hoho, The HR Team Leader: Human Resources Department, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700. Tel: (040) 602-2256. E-mail: [email protected]. Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.