Senior Lecturer

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND MINERALS ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBER: P000281
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The incumbent should be available to play a leading role lecturing within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as research conducted under the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based fuels.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Engineering.
• Membership with a professional society of relevance.
• A minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years research experience.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• An NRF Rating.
• ECSA Professional Registration for Applicants with MEng in Chemical Engineering.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes
• Competent in Chemical Engineering computer packages such as ASPEN, Python, CFD Packages
• Competent in Chemical Engineering research in either Chemical or Minerals Engineering
• Competent in the supervision of postgraduate students.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary field, and a diverse environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching/Learning:

• Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the projects and Design module of 4th year students.

Research:

• Research is conducted on coal, biofuels, and water research to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.

Implementation/Commercialization:

• Ensure the commercial implementation of research results involvement in community projects.

Management:

• Involvement in the management of the School.

REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Nthabiseng Leokaoke on 018299-1662
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299-4993
CLOSING DATE: 15 January 2025
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.