Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Chemical Engineering Technology)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.
- Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
- Assume responsibility to teach modules for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department.
- The incumbent will be expected to lead curriculum development and review programmes.
- Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and/or academic journals, and deliver papers at national and international conferences, commensurate with the level of appointment.
- Establish research groups within the Department and drive research activities.
- Conduct high quality and sustainable research that has societal impact.
- Mentor postdoctoral research fellows (PDRFs).
- Supervision of final year undergraduate and honours project students.
- Actively supervise postgraduate students.
- Obtain research funding from external funding bodies, national and international funding agencies, and industry.
- Advance the discipline of Chemical Engineering through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SAIChE, SAIMM) / professional societies (e.g. ECSA);
- Actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. ECSA accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
- Computer literacy in some Chemical Engineering related software packages.
- Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 objectives of the University of Johannesburg
- Adapt to dynamic changes in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in academia.
- Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, on any of the university’s campuses.
- Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
- Develop a teaching and learning portfolio reflecting, i.e., Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL), through teaching, reviewing and developing of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, and supervision of final year undergraduate and honours project students.
- Actively be involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/tasks/duties (e.g. ECSA accreditation preparations, participation in official departmental and faculty meetings and gatherings).
- Actively participate in research niche area(s) that align with the Department and drive research activities to produce recognised research outputs in his/her specialist field/s.
- Advance the discipline of Chemical Engineering through industrial work, community engagement initiatives in the Department and Faculty as well as active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SAIChE, SAIMM) / professional societies (e.g. ECSA)
- Computer literacy in some Chemical Engineering related software packages.
- Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) objectives of the University of Johannesburg.
Minimum requirements
- A Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent in Engineering (NQF Level 10).
- BTech, BEng Tech or BSc (Eng) or B Eng in Chemical Engineering.
- Must have previous teaching experience.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Evidence of research outputs in DHET accredited journals.
- Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement would be beneficial
- Evidence of engagement with scholarship of teaching and learning, i.e., teaching portfolio.
- A track record or willingness to apply for external research funding.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (at least as a candidate).
- Research specialization that aligns with the existing/articulates with the existing interest of the Department.
- Strong academic character.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- BTech, BEng Tech or BSc (Eng) or B Eng in Chemical Engineering.
- Strong commitment to teaching and research.
- Ability to perform research, teaching and administration simultaneously.
- Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent in Engineering (NQF Level 10) (will be an advantage)
- At least 3 years’ industrial experience (will be an advantage).
- Strong academic character.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Registered as a candidate with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing chemical engineering problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to self-manage own research group.
- Strong interpersonal relationships as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Industrial experience and partnership.
- Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and/or community engagement projects.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Evidence of relevant research capacity.
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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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
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.
