Senior Lecturer (25 Hours Per Week)(Contract Appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 6612)

In brief

**Overview** The University of the Free State is recruiting for a Senior Lecturer (Job ID: 6612). This is a contract appointment for one year, requiring 25 hours per week. The successful candidate is expected to assume duties on 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible. **What you will do** The responsibilities for this role include: * Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Behavioural Ecology, Human Ecological Footprint, and other ecology-focused modules within the Department. * Providing supervision to postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels, as needed. * Publishing research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed journals. * Contributing to curriculum development within the department. * Performing general administrative duties. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * PhD on NQF Level 10 in Zoology/Ecology or a related discipline. * Proven teaching experience in Higher Education. * Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. * Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in Zoological or Ecological fields. * Proven research experience in ecological research within the zoological sciences. * A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess the following recommendations and competencies: * Proven experience in supervision of graduated MSc and/or PhD students. * An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. * 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/Ecological research. * Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching Ecological and Zoological sciences at tertiary level. * Membership of or registration at a professional body (proof required). * Membership of a national or international scholarly society or committee. * Demonstrated experience in field-based research. * **Results-Oriented:** The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, work to achieve success, cope with a frequently changing environment, and adapt to evolving situations. * **Strategic Thinker:** The ability to deal with several activities at a time, be creative, and open-minded when addressing work issues. * **Business Acumen:** The ability to adhere to rules, strictly follow work regulations, and be proficient in using MS Office. * **Leader:** The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy, and enthusiasm; cooperative with others, displays a good-natured attitude, and encourages people to work together. * **Coalition Builder:** The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations, and to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Deadline** 15 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-lecturer-25-hours-per-week-contract-appointment-1-year-job-id-6612-university-of-the-free-state-1 Source: myjobmag

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