UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
UNISA is the only publicly funded Institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its
mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and
career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for positions in the COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
To be considered for a position applicants must meet all the generic requirements plus the
specific requirements as stated per position. If found suitable for appointment, Unisa may offer
an applicant a position at a level other than the level that was applied for. Furthermore, Unisa
reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment.
All applicants must attach a teaching statement (max 2 000 words) to their application as specified in one of the
following options:
Option A: External applicants (from academic and non-academic positions) and internal applicants (from non
academic positions) – Describe how you intend to approach their teaching by taking into account the information in the
following policies/document:
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Unisa’s Tuition Policy
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Unisa’s Open Distance Learning Policy
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Unisa’s Assessment Policy
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Curriculum Policy
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Open Distance Learning (ODL) Pedagogy
All these Policies and ODL Pedagogy document of UNISA can be accessed on the web using a search engine.
Option B: Internal applicants (from academia) –
 Describe your experience or involvement in, or approach to Open Distance and e- Learning
 What is your approach to Student support and involvement in e-tutoring and tutors?
 What is your experience of involvement in curriculum development, following the team approach according to the FTA
and incorporating the Curriculum Policy?
 Describe the nature of professional development (training) that you were involved in with regards to tuition in ODeL (e.g.,
assessor training, VLE training, etc.)
 Explain the extent to which you use MyUnisa for teaching
 Explain your pass success rates in the course(s) you teach and your improvement plans to increase or maintain these
rates. Explain also your assessment practices and the use of non-venue assessment
 What is your approach to quality reviews and peer and student evaluation of your teaching?
The teaching statement must be supported by a portfolio of evidence, which may be requested from short listed candidates at
the interview.
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS NOT IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS
TUITION
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Must have related working experience
PROFESSOR
As per post specifications
As per post specifications
APPLICANTS IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS - HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES (HEIs)
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RESEARCH
 Demonstrated potential to engage in research
 Qualification plus accredited research outputs or
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Must have teaching experience
Completed an assessor training program
Must have supervised Master’s or doctoral candidates to
completion
Evidence that they have produced satisfactory student
pass rates in the past two years of employment at their
institution
Produced the number of research outputs as provided for
in the Research Policy of UNISA or rated as a researcher
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research reports or supervision of post graduate
students or any other research activity providing proof
of potential to do research.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach
by the NRF
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Must have taken a leadership role in a community
engagement project and must have produced evidence
(academic or non-academic articles, radio, curricula etc.)
of the impact of the engagement
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,

Extensive evidence of a high degree of involvement in
college and University committees including task
departmental, school, college and University committees
teams and voluntary associations
including task teams and voluntary associations.
 Evidence of membership of at least one relevant
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Significant evidence of involvement in the national wider
professional body or learned society.
academic community and professional associations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES (All Applicants)
 Computer literate in software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research
 Problem finding thought that could be applied in identifying research problems in the discipline
 Problem solving abilities
 Abstract thought
 Logical and critical thinking
 Excellent analysing, synthesizing and conceptualizing abilities
 Leadership and management skills
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English
 Excellent social skills
 Excellent presentation skills
DUTIES
 Oversees that colleagues keep up to date with national and international trends in their discipline
 Oversees the development of curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will
contribute towards student graduateness
 Oversees the implementation of the ODL tuition delivery model
 Teaches postgraduate papers/modules
 Supervises Master and Doctoral students
 Provides leadership in planning, organisation, and implementing processes and structures to improve supervision of
postgraduate students
 Examines Master’s and Doctoral students’ dissertations and theses
 Ensures compliance with the College’s Service Charter
 Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least five accredit
research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the University’s standing as a research institute of
international repute
 Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist
 Mentors young upcoming researchers
 Initiates and participates in reflective research projects and encourages integration into teaching and learning practices
 Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement
 Promotes ODL research
 Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels
 Provides general academic leadership and mentors academic colleagues in the discipline
RECOMMENDATIONS (All Applicants)
 Teaching experience in an ODL environment
 Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous/current institution
 Involvement in the international wider academic community and professional
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
As per post specifications
EXPERIENCE
As per post specifications
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS NOT IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS
TUITION
 Must have related working experience
APPLICANTS IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS - HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES (HEIs)
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Must have teaching experience
Completed an assessor training program
Must have supervised Master’s or doctoral candidates to
completion
Evidence that they have produced satisfactory student
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pass rates in the past two years of employment at their
institution
RESEARCH
 Demonstrated potential to engage in research
 Qualification plus accredited research outputs or
research reports or supervision of post graduate
students or any other research activity providing proof
of potential to do research.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach

Produced the number of research outputs as provided for
in the Research Policy of UNISA or rated as a researcher
by the NRF

Must have taken a leadership role in a community
engagement project and must have produced evidence
(academic or non-academic articles, radio, curricula etc.)
of the impact of the engagement
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,

Extensive evidence of a high degree of involvement in
college and University committees including task
departmental, school, college and University committees
teams and voluntary associations
including task teams and voluntary associations.
 Evidence of membership of at least one relevant

Significant evidence of involvement in the national wider
professional body or learned society.
academic community and professional associations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES (All Applicants)
 Computer literate in software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research
 Problem finding thought that could be applied in identifying research problems in the discipline
 Problem solving abilities
 Abstract thought
 Logical and critical thinking
 Excellent analysing, synthesizing and conceptualizing abilities
 Leadership and management skills
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English
 Excellent social skills
 Excellent presentation skills
DUTIES
 Develops curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards
student graduateness
 Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing
requirements for UNISA’s tutorial material
 Teaches undergraduate and mostly postgraduate modules
 Evaluates tutorial material of colleagues and oversees that it is improved
 Acts as module leader or course coordinator
 Supervises/promotes Master and Doctoral students
 Examines Master’s and Doctoral students’ dissertations and theses
 Ensures compliance with the College’s Service Charter
 Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least four accredited
research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the University’s standing as a research institute of
international repute
 Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist
 Mentors young upcoming researchers
 Peer reviews articles and books
 Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement
 Promotes ODL research
 Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels
 Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise
RECOMMENDATIONS (All Applicants)
 Teaching experience in an ODL environment
 Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous/current institution
 Involvement in the international wider academic community and professional associations
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
SENIOR LECTURER
As per post specifications
EXPERIENCE
As per post specifications
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS NOT IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS
APPLICANTS IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS - HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES (HEIs)
TUITION
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
Must have related working experience




Must have teaching experience
Completed an assessor training program
Evidence that they have produced satisfactory student
pass rates in the past two years of employment at their
institution
Experience in teaching postgraduate courses or
postgraduate project leadership
RESEARCH
 Demonstrated potential to engage in research
 Qualification plus registration for qualification at next
level
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Demonstrated potential to engage in research
Qualification plus registration for qualification at next
level
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach

Must have been active in at least one community
engagement project (evidence from project leader of the
involvement)
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,
 Evidence of a significant involvement in departmental,
college and University committees including task
school, college and University committees including task
teams and voluntary associations
teams and voluntary associations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES (All Applicants)
 Computer literate in software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English
 Excellent social skills
 Excellent presentation skills
 Good achievement motivation
DUTIES
 Develops curricula that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of the College and will contribute towards
student graduateness
 Compiles tutorial material by incorporating current trends in the discipline into tutorial material
 Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing
requirements for UNISA’s tutorial material
 Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses
 Sets assignments and examination papers (formative, as well as summative assessment)
 Acts as module leader or course coordinator
 Supervises/promotes Master students
 Conducts discussion classes, group visits and lectures
 Ensures compliance with the College’s Service Charter
 Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least three accredited
research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the University’s standing as a research institute of
international repute
 Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist
 Mentors young upcoming researchers
 Peer reviews articles and books
 Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement
 Promotes ODL research
 Participates voluntarily in University structures/committees on various levels
 Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise
RECOMMENDATIONS (All Applicants)
 Teaching experience in an ODL environment
 Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous/current institution
 Involvement with national professional bodies shall be a recommendation
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
LECTURER
As per post specifications
EXPERIENCE
As per post specifications
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS NOT IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS
TUITION
 Must have related working experience
RESEARCH
APPLICANTS IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS - HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES (HEIs)

Must have teaching experience
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

Demonstrated potential to engage in research
 Demonstrated potential to engage in research
Qualification plus registration for qualification at next
 Qualification plus registration for qualification at next
level
level
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach
and outreach
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,
college and University committees including task
college and University committees including task teams
teams and voluntary associations
and voluntary associations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES (All Applicants)
 Computer literate in software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English
 Excellent social skills
 Excellent presentation skills
 Good achievement motivation
DUTIES
 Develops and revises curricula in which he/she is involved that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of
the College and will contribute towards student graduateness
 Designs, teaches, and revises modules up to and including NQF Level 8, by applying UNISA’s Open-Distance-Learning
Model
 Compiles tutorial material by incorporating current trends in the discipline into tutorial material
 Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing
requirements for UNISA’s tutorial material
 Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses
 Sets assignments and examination papers (formative, as well as summative assessment)
 Assesses students’ assignments and examination papers
 Conducts discussion classes, group visits and lectures
 Provides student support by responding to their queries - telephonic, email, letters, faxes and consultations, as well as
by utilising myUNISA, and providing detailed comments on their assignments
 Ensures that accurate records of assignment marks, examination papers, work completed, etc. are kept
 Ensures compliance with the College’s Service Charter
 Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least two accredited
research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the University’s standing as a research institute of
international repute
 Participates and assists with the arrangement and organisation of conferences, research colloquiums, workshops, and
seminars in order to enhance research and discipline knowledge
 Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist
 Participates actively in College and School research colloquiums and seminars by doing presentations based on own
research and discipline knowledge
 Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement
 Promotes ODL research
 Participates actively in departmental and school activities
 Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise
RECOMMENDATIONS (All Applicants)
 Teaching experience in an ODL environment
 Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous/current institution
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
JUNIOR LECTURER
As per post specifications
EXPERIENCE
As per post specifications
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
APPLICANTS NOT IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS
TUITION
 Must have related working experience
RESEARCH
 Demonstrated potential to engage in research
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
 Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach
ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP
APPLICANTS IN ACADEMIC POSITIONS - HIGHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES (HEIs)

Must have teaching experience

Demonstrated potential to engage in research

Commitment to participate in community engagement
and outreach
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
Commitment to participate in departmental, school,
 Commitment to participate in departmental, school,
college and University committees including task
college and University committees including task teams
teams and voluntary associations
and voluntary associations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES (All Applicants)
 Computer literate in software programmes that are relevant for teaching and research
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English
 Excellent social skills
 Excellent presentation skills
 Good achievement motivation
DUTIES
 Develops and revises curricula in which he/she is involved that will support the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) of
the College and will contribute towards student graduateness
 Designs, teaches, and revises modules up to and including NQF Level 8, by applying UNISA’s Open-Distance-Learning
Model
 Compiles tutorial material by incorporating current trends in the discipline into tutorial material
 Quality assures tutorial material by adhering to quality standards regarding the design, content and publishing
requirements for UNISA’s tutorial material
 Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses
 Sets assignments and examination papers (formative, as well as summative assessment)
 Assesses students’ assignments and examination papers
 Conducts discussion classes, group visits and lectures
 Provides student support by responding to their queries - telephonic, email, letters, faxes and consultations, as well as
by utilising myUNISA, and providing detailed comments on their assignments
 Ensures that accurate records of assignment marks, examination papers, work completed, etc. are kept
 Ensures compliance with the College’s Service Charter
 Conducts research that could be discipline, field, and/or subject specific in order to produce at least two accredited
research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the University’s standing as a research institute of
international repute
 Participates and assists with the arrangement and organisation of conferences, research colloquiums, workshops, and
seminars in order to enhance research and discipline knowledge
 Determines own developmental path to become a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist
 Participates actively in College and School research colloquiums and seminars by doing presentations based on own
research and discipline knowledge
 Participates in curriculum related community engagement and/or research-related community engagement
 Promotes ODL research
 Participates actively in departmental and school activities
 Is involved with professional, national and international bodies/boards that are related to his/her discipline expertise
RECOMMENDATIONS (All Applicants)
 Teaching experience in an ODL environment
 Any evidence of student or peer evaluation from previous/current institution
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FLORIDA (JOHANNESBURG)
Senior Lecturer (X3): Environmental Management (Ref: CAES/MB/0740-2013)
Post specific requirements for Senior Lecturer:
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A Master’s degree at NQF level 9 in Environmental Management or a relevant Environmental field.
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Must be registered and have made satisfactory progress for a higher degree or hold a second relevant Master’s
degree
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to do a presentation on a topic: My five year research plan
Experience:
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Three (3) years teaching/work/relevant experience within the Environmental Management field or a relevant
Environmental field
Recommendations:
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Specialization in one (1) of the following areas:
o Environmental policy formulation and implementation
o Environmental impact assessment (EIA), Strategic impact assessment (SEA), Environmental auditing
o Climate change and climatic study with focus on biodiversity, wetlands, energy and carbon sequestration
o Project lifecycle planning, Environmental management and risk assessment
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A completed Doctorate in one of the above-mentioned fields
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Salary
Assumption of duty
Enquiries
Closing Date
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Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
As soon as possible
Ms M Botha (011) 471 3161 (e-mail: botham1@unisa.ac.za)
6 December 2013 (Applications should reach UNISA before 16h00)
 Complete the prescribed application form which is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/
 Attach a comprehensive CV and the following ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) 
identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of nationalisation if
applicable);
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all educational qualifications;
academic transcripts/records;
for academic positions a teaching statement; and
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proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present
employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan
We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities
Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or
Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one
position, each application must be in a separate envelope. Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not
be considered
Applications must be posted to Unisa, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Attention: Mrs M Botha,
Private Bag X6, Florida, 1710
Hand delivered application forms can be deposited into the Application Box (marked College of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences), situated at the Florida Campus: Calabash building, floor 3, in front of office 352
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months
after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
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