Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Metallurgy)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
“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.
- Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Metallurgy.
- Expand and sustain research in Coal Processing and Extraction Metallurgy.
- Contribute actively to research and publication in his/her specialist field(s).
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research in Extraction Metallurgy.
- Develop, review and lecture undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in Metallurgy.
- Execute departmental administrative tasks, e.g. ECSA filing.
- Execute administrative tasks at the faculty level, if/when required.
- Community engagement.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Extraction Metallurgy and related fields with a background in Coal Processing (Senior Lecturer)
- A Master’s degree in Extraction Metallurgy and related fields with a background in Coal Processing (Lecturer)
- Strong commitment to teaching and research.
- A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
- Registered Professional by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or immediate application in case of appointment.
- Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision of Masters level or higher students.
- Minimum of 3 years' industrial experience in Extraction Metallurgy.
- Strong academic character.
- Industrial coal processing experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.
- Computer Literacy.
- Fluent English language use.
- Strong interpersonal relationships.
- Analytical thinking and coordination skills.
- Worked in related Extraction metallurgy/ Coal Processing environment
- Highly research-focused
- Registered Professional by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), or immediate application in case of appointment.
- Visible in the field with some research outputs
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
