Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University: FACULTY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER - HORTICULTURE (1 POST) DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department as well as teach the following modules at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Plant Propagation and Nursery Management, Crop production in protected environments, Hydroponics, and Greenhouse Technology. In addition, the applicant will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.
Conditions of Service Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must have attained a Master’s Degree in Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field with a Merit or better. A Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science, Horticulture or any related field is a must. A PhD in Crop Science, Horticulture, or any related field is an added advantage. University teaching experience is a distinct advantage.
How to Apply
Applications should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Email your application dossier as a single pdf file to: [email protected]. Include the post you’re applying for in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.
