Senior Lecturer – Agricultural Management & Plant Production

About the role

Nelson Mandela University is seeking a Senior Lecturer to strengthen teaching and research in Agricultural Management with a focus on plant production, horticulture and sustainable/regenerative agriculture. The role bridges management and science to support intensive horticultural production and the development of future agricultural professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Agricultural Management, Plant Production and Horticulture.
• Supervise and mentor students on research projects and theses.
• Conduct and publish interdisciplinary research on regenerative agriculture and intensive horticulture systems.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to develop work‑integrated learning opportunities and collaborative research.
• Contribute to programme administration and curriculum development within the Natural Resource Science and Management cluster.
• Seek and manage external research funding and partnerships with government and industry.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent in Agricultural Management, Plant Production, Horticulture or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching at university level and supervising research students.
• Strong publication record in sustainable or regenerative agriculture.
• Proven ability to build interdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Commitment to community engagement and industry partnership.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of agricultural management systems.
• Expertise in plant production and horticultural practices.
• Understanding of regenerative and sustainable agriculture principles.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research design and execution.
• Ability to secure and manage research funding.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, rapidly transforming university environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and strong industry networks.
• Support for professional development and research funding acquisition.