University of Stellenbosch, South Africa -Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
(Tygerberg Campus)(Ref. TGB05/283/0912)
Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies
The Division of Human Nutrition, located within the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, is repositioning itself as a leading African Centre for training and research, aimed at addressing the nutrition and food security challenges of the 21st century.
Duties:
Commencement of duties: January 2013
Closing date: 15 October 2012
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. U.M.E. Chikte on +27 21 938 9095
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Division - Tygerberg Campus on +27 21 938 9636
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Apply online via the Apply button below.
It is important that applicants request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date to hrtygerberg@sun.ac.za
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies
The Division of Human Nutrition, located within the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, is repositioning itself as a leading African Centre for training and research, aimed at addressing the nutrition and food security challenges of the 21st century.
Duties:
- Strategic leadership and operational management of the division, giving expression to its vision of a world-class centre for innovation in nutrition policy and practice;
- initiating and guiding collaborative research and teaching programmes in priority areas;
- teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in advanced aspects of nutrition science, food & nutrition policy, as well as nutrition programme management;
- supervising Master's and Doctoral students;
- serving on University and external committees;
- expanding community interaction initiatives.
- Doctorate OR advanced stage of completing a Doctorate (for appointment at Associate Professor level) relevant to the field of nutrition;
- proven management experience in academic or related environments;
- undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience;
- proven independent research experience and interaction with national and international nutrition-relevant institutions or agencies;
- experience of successful postgraduate supervision (minimum Master's level).
- Experience in continuing professional education, advocacy and policy dialogue on food and nutrition;
- compliance with criteria for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Commencement of duties: January 2013
Closing date: 15 October 2012
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. U.M.E. Chikte on +27 21 938 9095
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Division - Tygerberg Campus on +27 21 938 9636
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Apply online via the Apply button below.
It is important that applicants request their referees to forward confidential reports by the closing date to hrtygerberg@sun.ac.za
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
