Job Position Details


Assistant Professor


Plant Sciences

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College of Agricultural & Marine Science


Opening Date

25-12-2022

Closing Date

28-02-2023

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Entomology

Minimum Experience

2 Years

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

  • Teaching  (and if necessary developing) introductory and advanced courses in Entomology, including General Entomology, Beekeeping, Pests of Crops, Biological Control, Pesticides in Agriculture, Integrated Pest and Disease Management, Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Insect Biotechnology, and other related courses.
  • Supervising postgraduate and undergraduate students’ research and advising postgraduate and undergraduate students.
  • Attracting research funds from national and international sources.
  • Conducting research in integrated pest management, with special emphasis on biologically-based insecticides and acaricides, pesticide residue analysis, resistance to insecticides and acaricides, and application of biotechnology to the solving of pest problems.
  • Publishing in ISI-indexed peer-reviewed journals, and participation in departmental, college, and university-wide committees and activities.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Entomology with evidence of specialization in integrated pest management or a closely related specialization such as agricultural entomology.
  • Experience in teaching courses related to the fields of entomology and integrated pest management. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience.
  • Research and practical experience in pesticides and integrated pest management. Research experience in insect biotechnology and beekeeping will be an advantage.
  • An impressive list of publications in the fields of entomology, pesticides, and integrated pest management in ISI-indexed peer-reviewed journals, especially in the last 5-10 years.
  • An impressive record of developing and securing funded projects.

Benefits

  • Attractive tax-free salary
  • Free furnished accommodation
  • Renewable contract
  • End of service gratuity
  • 60 days annual leave with return air tickets for the staff, spouse, and children below 18 years
  • Free medical service in government hospitals