NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING POSITION NUMBER: P000326 VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PEROMNES: A6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT 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. Read more about the NWU Faculty of Engineering on https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty-management/faculty-management

• Preparation of study guides and subject material.
• Delivery of lectures and practical sessions.
• Marking and assessments.
• General module administration.

• Conduct research towards own qualification.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Involvement in professional/academic societies.

• Topic selection and general guidance to students.
• Liaising with external clients.
• Frequent project meetings with student.

• Representation at marketing events.
• Involvement in Engineering Schools.
• Representation on Faculty-specific committees.
• General office administration.

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 10).
•   A minimum of 3 years of industry experience and evidence of independent research.
• A minimum of 4 years of teaching and learning experience (including student supervision on undergraduate and postgraduate level).

• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
•  Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• Research methodology and technical writing.
•  A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Effective time-management skills.
•  Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
•  Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
•  The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
•  The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.
•   A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

• Decision-making skills.
•  Analytical skills.
•  Confidence.
• Self-motivation and critical thinking.