Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) [3 Posts]
Listing reference: ukzn_000203
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 17 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
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. College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, Howard College Campus.
Job description
These positions are in the areas of Mechanical Engineering with specialization in computational mechanics, design, composites, solid mechanics, thermofluids, materials, metallurgy, mechanical design, manufacturing or mechatronics. The incumbent will be required to teach undergraduate courses, conduct practicals, and carry out administrative duties within the Discipline. S/he will also be required to conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in one of the associated areas of Mechanical Engineering.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum requirements
All applicants must have a BScEng/BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the following apply to each of the levels indicated below.
Senior Lecturer:
• A PhD or equivalent degree in an appropriate area with specialisation in one of the areas listed above
• Capable of registering as a candidate or Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Experience in University teaching or relevant mentorship in an industrial or research environment
• A record of research as evidenced by publications in peer reviewed journals and/or peer reviewed conference proceedings
Lecturer:
• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or an MScEng degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in one of the areas listed above with evidence of submission of PhD for examination
• Capable of registering as a candidate or Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Experience in University teaching or relevant mentorship in an industrial or research environment
• Evidence of research potential supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings
