Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer - P002377
Listing reference: nwu_000654
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 May 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
VACANCY: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER
POSITION NUMBER: P002377
PEROMNES GRADE: A5/A6/A7
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The incumbent to play a leading role in the research conducted in the School of Industrial Engineering. The Incumbent is also responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the school of Industrial Engineering. Preference is towards research and teaching in areas associated with the modern trends in industrial engineering for example Industrial engineering in the services sector, Industrial engineering in health sciences, disruptive technologies and innovation, Industrial engineering in Renewable energy.
Responsibilities:
1. Teaching &Learning:
- Lecture typical Industrial Engineering modules, assist with Final year projects.
2. Research:
- Quality research that is of interest to the school of Industrial Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering.
3. Implementation/ Commercialisation:
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results Involvement in community projects.
4. Management:
- Involvement in the management of the school.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Industrial Engineering or relevant equivalent
- Professionally registered/ registrable (ECSA)
- At least 3 years appropriate work experience in a higher education context
- Appropriate work experience: 15 years (Professor); 10 years (Associate Professor); 3 years (Senior Lecturer)
- Proven research portfolio: Per NRF established researcher norms (Professor); per NRF upcoming researcher norms (Associate Professor) or as can be expected from a Senior Lecturer
Functional/Technical Competencies (Knowledge and Skills):
- Competent in Industrial Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes.
- Competent in relevant Industrial Engineering computer packages.
- Competent in Industrial Engineering research.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES: Prof R Siriram on Raj.Siriram@nwu.ac.za or 0182991524
CLOSING DATE: 02 May 2022
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website: http://nwu.pnet.co.za/#.
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.
