Professor (Electronic Engineering)
Listing reference: ukzn_000542
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
Job description
The position is in the area of Analogue Electronics, Microwave Communications or Control Systems. The incumbent will be required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, develop independent research programmes, supervise research and undertake administration duties.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering.
Minimum requirements
All applicants must have a BSc (Eng) degree in Electronics or any other closely related and appropriate engineering field. In addition, the following will apply:
- A PhD in an appropriate area
- Evidence of excellent teaching experience and leadership in curriculum development in a relevant field at a tertiary level
- Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
- Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
- Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department/School/College/University, which includes mentorship and coaching
- Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or eligible for such registration.
