Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Junior Lecturer P002289
Listing reference: nwu_001823
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBER: P002289
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A6/A7/A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY SHOULD NOT REAPPLY YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
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 [About us] .An academic vacancy exist that can be filled on any level, depending on the profile of the preferred candidates. These vacancies occur in the School of Industrial Engineering.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(ASSOCIATE) PROFESSOR
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture typical industrial engineering modules; supervise final year project, MEng and PhD studies.
Research
- Executing own research. Taking lead in existing/ set up new Faculty supported research group.
Innovation/Commercialisation/Business Development
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results, getting grants.
Management
- Involvement in the management /administration of the school/ faculty.
(SENIOR) LECTURER
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture industrial engineering modules; supervise final year project, MEng and PhD studies.
Research
- Participating in a Faculty-supported research group.
JUNIOR LECTURER
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture industrial engineering modules.
Research
- Participating in a Faculty-supported research group as post graduate student.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- An appropriate PhD (NQF level 10).
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
- A research portfolio that will qualify for NRF-rating within the next three years
- A minimum of 7 years appropriate work experience in a higher education context
SENIOR LECTURER
- An appropriate PhD (NQF level 10) and an appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9) combined with professional registration as an Industrial Engineer.
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
- A research portfolio as can be expected from a senior lecturer
- A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate work experience.
LECTURER
- An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
JUNIOR LECTURER:
- A B.Eng or BScEng degree (NQF level 8) in Industrial Engineering from a Washington Accord accredited university.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- 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
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Self-motivation and
- Critical thinking
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students
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: Prof Raj Sirriram on 018 299 4283
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2023
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.
