Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Scie)
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
- Develop a teaching portfolio reflecting:
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) through the: Teaching and learning of under- and postgraduate modules;
- Supervision and partnership with postdoctoral research fellows; Supervision of postgraduate students at masters level;
- Supervision of final year undergraduate / capstone project students;
- Conduct leading research producing recognised research outputs (ISI-/IBSS-listed journal outputs);
- Advance the discipline of Electrical Engineering through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations / professional societies;
- Drive the GES objectives of the University of Johannesburg.
Minimum requirements
- Masters of Science Engineering (MSc Eng) qualification in Electrical Engineering or a recognised equivalent qualification; A minimum of three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or
- A minimum of three years industrial experience.
- Very good in programming languages: C , C, Python, Java
- Hands-on Electrical Engineer
- Strong knowledge and background with Electrical and Electronic circuits theory
- Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
- Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
- Evidence of strong industrial participation.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Evidence of relevant research capacity.
- Strong academic character; Industrial experience; Demonstrated leadership skills;
- Noteworthy career in Electrical Engineering industry or academic institution;
- Registered Professional of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or immediate application in case of appointment.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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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.
