The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research in the Department. Successful applicants must be able to supervise Research Projects for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in their fields of specialization and conduct collaborative research and be involved in university service and community engagement. The candidates should be able to teach the following undergraduate courses; Applied Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Animal Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Meat Science and Technology and Animal Products Processing, Animal Feed Production.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research in the Department. Successful applicants must be able to supervise Research Projects for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in their fields of specialization and conduct collaborative research and be involved in university service and community engagement.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should hold a Master of Science Degree in Animal Science, with at least a Merit and a first degree in Animal Science. A PhD in Animal Science is an added advantage
Skills: Applicants must have a minimum of two years of tertiary teaching experience or relevant industrial experience. Proven record of publications and ability to mobilise funds will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, journal names, volumes, page numbers details, dates published into; books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books etc.
