Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering) [Re-advertisement]
Listing reference: ukzn_000391
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 6 September 2024
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
This position is in the area of mechanical design, and/or mechatronics, instrumentation and control. The incumbent will be required to teach undergraduate courses, conduct practicals, and carry out administrative duties within the Discipline in one or more of these areas. 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 may also be expected to perform administrative and coordinating roles within the department in support of the academic programme.
The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum requirements
All applicants must have a BSc(Eng)/BEng degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aeronautical Engineering. In addition, the following apply to each of the levels indicated below.
Senior Lecturer:
- A PhD in an appropriate area OR a Master’s degree in relevant discipline and Professional Registration with ECSA
- Evidence of appropriate teaching experience in a relevant field at tertiary level or relevant mentorship in an industrial or research environment
- Evidence of current and sustained research publication record in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
- A track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and or PhD level appropriate for the level
- Demonstrated ability to apply for research grants, either as the Principal Investigator or as a member of a team
Lecturer:
- A PhD in an appropriate area or engineering OR Master’s degree in the relevant discipline, with evidence of submission of PhD for examination
- Capable of registering as a candidate or Professional Engineer with ECSA
- Experience in teaching in a relevant field at tertiary institution or relevant mentorship in an industrial or research environment
- Current research activity as evidenced by a publication in quality scientific journals
- Evidence of presentations at national or international conference.
