Senior Lecturer – Animal Science (Monogastric Nutrition)

About the role

The University of Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science. The role involves teaching, research and industry collaboration in monogastric nutrition and livestock production.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures on animal nutrition for all farm species and production management to undergraduate students.
• Plan and conduct practical sessions for livestock, pigs and poultry modules.
• Teach monogastric (poultry and swine) nutrition and management in third‑year and final‑year courses.
• Supervise postgraduate students in monogastric nutrition and livestock production.
• Develop research projects with industry partners and secure research funding.

Required profile

• MSc (Agric) and PhD (Agric) in Animal Science with a focus on monogastric nutrition.
• Professional registration or eligibility with SACNASP as an Animal Scientist.
• Relevant teaching experience at undergraduate level in monogastric nutrition.
• Experience supervising MSc research in monogastric nutrition and production.
• Proven record of research publications and evidence of industry collaboration and research fund management.

Required skills

• Feed‑formulation experience.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses.
• Strong command of English for a multilingual environment.
• Good interpersonal and conflict‑management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package in line with university policy.
• Medical aid contributions through BESTMED and UMVUZO schemes (50% of premium).