Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor P001568
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The incumbent should be available to play a leading role lecturing within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as research conducted under the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based fuels.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching/Learning:
- Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the Project and Design modules of 4th year students.
Implementation/ Commercialization:
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results with subsequent involvement in community projects.
Research:
- Research on alternative energy to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.
Management:
- Involvement in the management of the School.
Minimum requirements
- 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.
Senior Lecturer:
In addition to the above
- Either a PhD in Engineering (NQF level 10) OR a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering (NQF level 9) combined with professional registration as engineer.
- An appropriate research portfolio.
- A minimum of 5 years’ lecturing and research experience.
Associate Professor:
In addition to the above
- A PhD in Engineering (NQF level 10).
- A research portfolio that will qualify for NRF-rating within the next three years.
- A minimum of 7 years’ lecturing and research experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes.
- Competent in Chemical Engineering computer packages such as ASPEN, Python, CFD Packages, etc.
- Competent in Chemical Engineering research in either Chemical or Minerals Engineering.
- Competent in the supervision of postgraduate students.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary field, and a diverse environment.
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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms NT Leokaoke on 018 299 1662
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 29 July 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: Applications must 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
