FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (One post)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
It will be expected of the successful candidate to:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
- Supervise final year undergraduate project students and postgraduate honours, masters and/or PhD students;
- Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals;
- Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group;
- Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes.
Lecturer:
- Masters degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Appropriate tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate levels.
- Ability to conduct and publish research.
- Supervision of Masters students.
- Doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering
- A proven record of research experience supported by suitable publications
- Supervision of Masters and PhD students.
- Appropriate tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Preference will be given to the candidate with the specialization in Operations Research. However, candidates from the other areas of Industrial Engineering are encouraged to also apply .
- A proven record of research experience supported by suitable publications
- A proven research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals.
- Proof of supervision of Masters and PhD students.
For all levels:
- The ability to effectively teach large undergraduate modules.
- The ability to effectively teach and supervise postgraduate modules.
- Evidence of teaching excellence;
- Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Departments needs;
- Related industry work or consulting experience;
- An appropriate NRF-research rating;
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (ECSA) will be an added advantage
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A cover letter summarising relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs E. Greyling contact person. Tel: (012) 420 8400/ estelle.greyling@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries and Prof VSS Yadavalli contact person. Tel: (012) 420 2979 / sarma.yadavalli@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
