Recruitment Announcement (updated: June, 2014)
by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Academic Year: 2014-2015
1 - Available Positions
The University of Makeni is accepting applications to join its teaching staff for the above academic year.
The following position/s is/are available:
YR
3
SEM
1
FORMATIVE TARGETS
ACQUIRED COMPETENCE
CURRICULUM’S SUMMARY
COURSE
Professional
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND FARM EQUIPMENT (CRD: 4,0; HOURS: 48,00)
The student will know the basic aspects of Agricultural Machines starting from the internal
combustion engines functioning, to the tractor structure and functions and the basic criteria to
optimize the coupling between tractors and machines. Successively, they will know the classification
and the technical characteristics of the agricultural machines employed for the main field operations
(soil tillage, seeding and fertilizing, care and protection, harvesting) as well as the criteria for their
selection and rational use.
Knowledge of the tractor characteristics, its functioning and optimization of machines coupling;
knowledge of the technical and operational characteristics concerning the main agricultural
machines.
Cycles and strokes of Diesel and Otto engines. Fuelling, lubrication and cooling systems.
Characteristic curves. Power transmission, transmission ratio, propulsive and supporting elements,
grip and resistance to forward movement. Towed coupling and three-point hitch. Dynamic engine
power balance. Operational selection criteria. Cost of mechanization. Machines and equipment for:
soil tillage, seedbed preparation and seeders, mineral and organic fertilization, spraying plant
protection products, grove and vineyard operations, grain crop harvesting, root or tuber harvesting,
haymaking and forage harvesting; vegetable harvesting, fruit harvesting.
GENERAL ISSUES: Soil characteristics; Force, Mechanical Energy, Power, Efficiency; Endothermic
engines (Diesel and Otto cycles): characteristics values and parameters of engines; Fuelling,
lubrication and cooling systems; Calculation of power and characteristic engine's curves;
Transmission ratio and components.
TRACTOR: Power transmission; Propulsive and supporting elements, Grip and resistance to forward
movement; Towing hitches and weight bearing hitches; Dynamic engine power balance; Operational
selection criteria.
AG-MACHINES 1: Soil tillage machines; Seedbed preparation machines and seeders; Machines for
mineral and organic fertilization; Machines for chemicals distribution; Machinery costs evaluation.
AG-MACHINES 2: Equipment and machines for grove and vineyard operations; Grain crop harvesting
machines; Root or tuber harvesting machines; Haymaking and forage harvesting machines; Vegetable
harvesting machines; Fruit harvesting equipment and machines; Machines for harvesting fruit from
the ground (olives, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts); Machines for harvesting hanging fruit (olives, fruit
for industrial processing).
2 - Procedure for submitting the application
The candidates interested in this teaching activity/these teaching activities should apply by submitting.
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Recruitment Announcement (updated: June, 2014)
by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
1. the specific Application Form (see below);
2. a Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum - exclusively written according to a fixed form that should not exceed
two pages (see below) - attesting the teaching experience in the field of the matter/s mentioned in this
Recruitment Announcement.
The applications and any questions about joining the University of Makeni should be directed by e-mail to
Md. Veronica R. kamara, the Director of Human Resources of the University of Makeni
(veroalpha001@yahoo.com) as well as to Mrs. Nicoleta Gherghina, representative of the University of
Milan (nicoleta.gherghina@unimi.it).
2 - Application deadline
The application deadline is: July 31, 2014.
3 - Requirements
The position requires both:
 university training in a relevant discipline;
 solid experience evidenced by publications.
4 - Obligations
The lecturer appointed by the University of Makeni has the following obligations:

Hold at the Faculty of Agriculture, at Makeni, during the semester foreseen, the lectures/practical
activities indicated in the Degree Syllabus for the course entrusted to him/her; the possibility that the
teachings are carried out in part or totally through computerized systems is not excluded;

Establish appropriate forms of contact with the students during the lecture period as well as for the
entire duration of the lectureship;

Hold examination sessions.
5 - Duration of the lectureship
The duration of the lectureship is one academic year, starting from the official assignment of the UniMAK
Academic Body, with the possibility of renewal. To each course four credits are assigned that are equivalent
to 48 hours of teaching activity distributed across an overall period of approximately 15 days.
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Recruitment Announcement (updated: June, 2014)
by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
6 - Selection procedure
UniMAK promotes equal opportunities for all candidates and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Women researchers as well as promising researchers regardless of any nationality are strongly encouraged
to apply.
The Scientific Committee, on the basis of the CVs gathered by the Director of Human Resources of the
University of Makeni, selects the lecturer informing the administrative offices of UniMAK about the
outcome in order for them to provide for the formalization of the assignment.
Date of publication on the website
The Chancellor
Makeni, 20/06/2014
Rev. Prof. Joseph A. Turay
to:
The Chancellor
University of Makeni
Makeni (Sierra Leone)
APPLICATION FORM (all fields are mandatory)
First name:
Last name:
born in:
and living in:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Country:
Country:
On: DD/MM/YYYY
POST/S APPLIED FOR
ACCADEMIC YEAR
YR
3
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SEM
1
2014-2015
COURSE
Professional
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND FARM EQUIPMENT (CRD: 4,0; HOURS: 48,00)
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by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
DECLARATION
I hereby certify to have good/excellent knowledge of the English language.
I hereby certify that all statements in this Application Form and in the Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
attached to it, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I agree and understand that
any false statement may give cause for dismissal should I be employed.
I agree and understand that all notices related to this Recruitment Announcement shall be delivered to my
personal e-mail.
Date:
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Signature _______________________________
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by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
Last name
First name
Date of birth dd/mm/yyyyy
Place of birth
Photo
Address
Tel.
E-mail
Education and titles
Teaching experiences
Main research
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by: Marco Fiala, Nicoleta Gherghina
Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
Grants and awards
Seminars and conferences
Member of the following scientific societies
Main publications
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Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture and Food Technology Sciences
Started, coordinated and supervised by the Faculty of Agriculture of Milan - UniMI
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