FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (1 post Quantity Surveying) (Re-Advertisement)
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.
There are currently three vacant posts in the Department of Construction Economics and applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Senior lecturer/Associate Professor. The Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Real Estate. The abovementioned programmes consist of the following main streams: Construction Management, Building Finance, Building Science, Real Estate, Building Services, Quantities and Construction Contract Law.
Responsibilities
The incumbents will be responsible for:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in those aspects encountered in the Built Environment that is taught in the degree programmes on offer in the Department;
- Developing a research programme in an appropriate area of expertise or expanding existing research programmes;
- Publishing research articles in the foremost national/international accredited journals;
- Supervising postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students within the research focus areas;
- Performing assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature);
- Participating in the Department's community service programmes.
Lecturer:
- A BSc degree from a university in one of the relevant undergraduate programmes recognised by The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP);
- Candidates for the post of Lecturer should be in possession of a completed masters degree or an equivalent degree of an equally advanced level;
- The academic record of the candidate must be excellent and must reflect the candidate's potential to become established as a teacher and researcher of good standing;
- Five years of teaching and industry-related experience;
- Professional knowledge and experience in the following area; The candidate must be registered as a quantity surveyor with the statutory council, The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
- Same as for Lecturer, and;
- A PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
- Six years of teaching and industry-related experience;
- A record of previous postgraduate teaching experience and supervision of doctoral and master's students;
- A well-established researcher supported by publication in peer-reviewed journals;
- Proven experience as author/co-author of ISI journal publications published or accepted;
- An appropriate recommendation for a rating from his/her university;
- The research field must be aligned with one of the research focus areas of the Department of Construction Economics and or EBIT Faculty.
- Show the ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate classes;
- For Quantity Surveying, thorough knowledge of Quantities;
- Thorough knowledge of Building Science
- Thorough knowledge of Construction Quantities;
- Thorough knowledge of WinQS, Excel, BIM and or other construction programmes;
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in MS Office programmes, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team;
- The capability to operate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary activities.
- Industry work experience or consulting of at least 6 years;
- Orientation in the use of electronic technologies and aids in the construction or built environment;
- Experience in built environment professional matters;
- Past and current contribution to enhance the profession through committee engagement at his/her respective voluntary association or statutory council;
- An appropriate NRF research rating, or if currently under evaluation, will be to the candidate's 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 comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Certified copy of statutory registration;
- 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 the application does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Segeri, Tel: (012) 420 2100 / E-mail: (amogelang.segeri@up.ac.za) for application-related enquiries, and Prof BG Zulch, Tel: (012) 420 4972 / 2581 (E-mail: Benita.zulch@up.ac.za) for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 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 not to fill the advertised positions.
