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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (1 Post) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

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.

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Associate Professor/Professor: Project Management (full-time or part-time position)

The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) is the first graduate school of its kind in South Africa and also the largest in Africa. The GSTM provides management skills and knowledge training to practising engineers and scientists. The GSTM offers internationally recognised postgraduate programmes at honours, masters and doctoral level in Technology and Innovation Management, Engineering Management and Project Management. Research is a high priority for the GSTM.

Successful candidates should be committed to excellence in Project Management research and postgraduate teaching (expertise in Quality, Project Finance, Cost or Procurement Management is preferred - application and research in contemporary aspects such as 4IR, BIM, Sustainability, Circular Economy and Complexity will be advantageous).

Responsibilities

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

• Teach post-graduate modules on the programme focus areas of the GSTM;
• Supervise postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students;
• Consistently Publish research articles in the foremost internationally accredited journals;
• Conduct research in a highly productive manner;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant GSTM research areas;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

Minimum Requirements

Associate Professor

• A BSc or BScEng or BEng degree;
• A Masters degree;
• A relevant PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Industry experience especially within the field of Project Management;
• Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the Project Management research group in the Department;
• Publications in accredited journals;
• At least six years experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience ;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
• An established and nationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals.

Professor

• Same as for associate professor, plus;
• At least eight years experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students ;
• A well-established and internationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Evidence of teaching excellence to large postgraduate classes ;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Departments research focus area;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• NRF rating or have applied for one.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 3 May 2023

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, Tel: (012) 420 2100 for application-related enquiries, and Prof E van der Lingen, contact person. Tel: (012) 420 593 9809 / Elma.vanderlingen@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.

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