Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Tech)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Lecturing, coordinating, assessing and tutoring large undergraduate (Departmental/service) modules in the industrial engineering disciplines of Manufacturing Systems, Production Engineering, Engineering Work Study, Operations Research, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Project Engineering, Software Design and Automation.
- Research and publish in any field that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
- Perform other administrative duties as determined by Head of Department e.g. Marketing departmental programmes, preparation for ECSA accreditation, prepare teaching files to mention a few.
- Liaise with Industry so that the department can get research projects and funding for students.
- Supervise postgraduate students (Masters).
Minimum requirements
- Masters degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related (NQF 9 or equivalent);
- Previous lecturing / teaching experience at a tertiary institution;
- Evidence of research outputs.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal with high level of proficiency in English). Teaching demonstration will be required
- Good oral communication in at least one other language.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy in typical Industrial Engineering software packages (Arena, QM for windows, Ciros, Anylogic etc.).
- Registration with ECSA or statuary body (e.g. SAIIE).
- Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
- Evidence of research outputs and postgraduate supervision at Masters Level.
- Registered for doctoral studies or ready to register the studies.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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