Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Mechanical Engineering Science) (Re-Advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, to read the bold UJ Strategic Plan 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
The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the Faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science offers the ECSA accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) programme, and the Master’s and PhD in Engineering postgraduate programmes. The candidate will be expected to teach, perform research, supervise students and participate in services required by the Department.
Responsibilities
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the mechanical engineering disciplines of (not limited to) Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Theromachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy etc.
- Computer literacy in typical Mechanical Engineering software packages (for example: Solidwork, ANSYS, Mathematica, LabView, etc.).
- Conducting research, publishing papers, supervising projects and laboratory work (at undergraduate and postgraduate level).
- Being involved in all the Departmental academic and administrative activities (e.g. invigilation, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
- Supervise postgraduate students (Masters and Doctorate).
- Liaising with Industry so that the Department can get research projects and funding for students.
- Be involved in community engagement.
Minimum requirements
Requirements for Senior Lecturer:
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (preferred, due to ECSA requirement) or a closely related (NQF 10 or equivalent);
- A minimum of three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or
- Evidence of strong research outputs, and postgraduate supervision.
- Eligible for Registration with a local professional body (e.g., ECSA) within the first year of employment.
- A minimum of three years industrial experience.
- Strong publications record, and the ability to seek significant funding.
- Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
- Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
- Evidence of strong research capacity.
- Evidence of relevant industrial participant.
- Evidence of professional development.
Minimum Requirements for Lecturer:
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred, due to ECSA requirement) or a closely related (NQF 9 or equivalent);
- A minimum of one - three years teaching experience at a tertiary institution
- Eligible for Registration with a local professional body (e.g., ECSA) within the first year of employment.
- Evidence of research outputs.
- Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
- Fluent in English, teaching demonstration would be required.
- Evidence of professional development.
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.
