FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER (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 candidates to:
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
- Supervise final year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and 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 on existing research programmes;
- Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).
Lecturer
- A BEng degree in mechanical engineering from a University of which the undergraduate programme is recognized by the Washington Accord or is recognized by ECSA to be substantial equivalent;
- A Masters degree in mechanical engineering that follows on the previous qualification (described in the previous point);
- The Masters degree and publications should be to aligned to one of the research foci in the Department.
- Same as for Lecturer, plus;
- A PhD degree in Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
- Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the research groups in the Department;
- A proven research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals; At least two years tertiary education experience or 2 years related industry experience;
- A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, and supervision of Masters.
- Advanced modelling of mechanical systems;
- Advanced computational skills (e.g. Python or MATLAB);
- Keen interest in signal processing and machine learning;
- Keen interest in physical asset integrity management;
- Keen interest in experimental techniques relevant to mechanical system response measurement;
- Keen interest in building relationships between academia and industry.
- Evidence of teaching excellence;
- Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the departments needs in areas such as vibrations, reliability and condition monitoring;
- Related industry work or consulting experience; Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA .
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 summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- A brief teaching portfolio;
- 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: Ms A Segeri contact person. Tel: (012) 420 2100/ amogelang.segeri@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries and Prof S Kok contact person. Tel: (012) 420 5809 / Schalk.kok@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 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.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions
