FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND MINERALS ENGINEERING; SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING; SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING and SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBERS: P000213, P002377, P001609, P000256, P000320, P002289
VACANCY: PROFESSOR; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; SENIOR LECTURER; LECTURER; JUNIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A5, A6, A7, A8, A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
At the NWU Faculty of Engineering we change the world for the better. We do this, first, by educating and developing exceptional engineers who can and want to change the world and, secondly, by finding answers to current and future real-life challenges of our industries and communities, through our cutting-edge as well as applied research. We value our industry, academic and community partners, who enable us to develop relevant, sustainable, multi-disciplinary solutions, as well as engineers with the ability and attitude to do the same.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Six academic vacancies exist at the NWU Engineering Faculty that can be filled on any level, depending on the profile of the preferred candidates. These vacancies occur in the School of Mechanical Engineering, the School of Industrial Engineering, the School of Electrical Electronic and Computer Engineering and the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering. More information about the NWU Faculty of Engineering and the programmes mentioned above are available at http://engineering.nwu.ac.za.
In your cover letter, please indicate the academic School (Mechanical/ Industrial / Chemical/ Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering) you wish to join, as well as the level of appointment (Junior Lecturer/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecturing of appropriate modules as indicated in your cover letter
- Final year project supervision ((Junior) Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, (Associate) Professor)
- MEng and PhD Supervision (Senior Lecturer, (Associate) Professor).
In your cover letter please indicate from the NWU Engineering Yearbook (https://studies.nwu.ac.za/sites/studies.nwu.ac.za/files/files/yearbooks/2024/FENG-UG-2024-2.pdf) the modules that you would be able to teach and briefly explain the qualification/ experience gained to enable you to do this.
Research
- Executing own research either towards completing own studies ((Junior) Lecturer)
- Active participation (Senior Lecturer) or taking the lead ((Associate) Professor) in a relevant Faculty Supported Research group.
In your cover letter please indicate from the information provided in http://engineering.nwu.ac.za which research groups you would be able to participate in or new groups you would like to establish.
Innovation/Commercialisation /Business Development
- Participate in Faculty Supported industry-engaged projects
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results ((associate) professor)
- Successfully applying for research grants (senior lecturer, (associate) professor)
In your cover letter please indicate previous successes as well as the the industry experience and partnerships that you will bring with you to the Faculty.
Management
Involvement in the management, administration and marketing of the school ((junior) lecturer) / faculty (senior lecturer and higher) / university ((associate) professor.
In your cover letter please indicate appropriate management experience or qualifications.
Minimum requirements
ALL POSITIONS:
- An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree that allows for registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA, http://ecsa.co.za), in terms of the Washington accord.
In your cover letter indicate current progress towards professional registration. If your B.Eng/ BScEng qualification is not from a South African university, please submit with your application appropriate proof that you are either registered or registrable as a professional engineer through one of the organisations acknowledged by https://www.ieagreements.org).
JUNIOR LECTURER
In addition to the above
- An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree with specialization in either Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
In addition to the above
- An appropriate Masters degree
SENIOR LECTURER
In addition to the above
- Either an appropriate PhD degree OR an appropriate Masters degree combined with professional registration as engineer
- A research portfolio as can be expected from a senior lecturer
- 3 years appropriate work experience
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
In addition to the above
- A research portfolio that will qualify for NRF-rating within the next three years
- 7 years appropriate work experience
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South
In addition to the above
- NRF-rating as established researcher or a research portfolio that will immediately qualify for NRF-rating
- 10 years appropriate work experience in a higher education context
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:
Appropriate School Director: https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty-management/faculty-management
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 21 January 2024
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.
