SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER P000999
Listing reference: nwu_002272
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 7 December 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
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
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBERS: P000999
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A7/A8/A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT
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 http://engineering.nwu.ac.za [About us].
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position has been planned to lecture the Facilities Management module and assist with lecturing the F ENG 411 Engineering management course which is a final year engineering course which is taken by industrial engineering students. Over and above, these courses the incumbent must be able flexible and be able to adapt to teaching most of the Industrial Engineering courses at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
In addition, this position will add more capacity to the Industrial school in terms of the PG Diploma, the numbers have almost doubled since
last year and we are currently running two cohorts in parallel. We therefore need to build additional capacity in the School of Industrial Engineering.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching & Learning
- Lecture typical Industrial Engineering modules, assist with final year projects specifically FENG411 Engineering management and lecturing Facilities management. Emphasises is on lecturing at an undergraduate level and at a postgraduate level specifically PG Dip modules.
Research
- Quality research in the areas such as but not limited to Engineering management, project management, facilities management, renewable and sustainable energy specifically techo-econometric models, SMART factories.
Implementation/Commercialisation
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results Involvement in community projects.
Management
- Involvement in the management of the school
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR LECTURER
- An appropriate PhD degree an appropriate Master’s degree combined with professional registration as 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.
- At least one degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering
- 3 years appropriate work experience
LECTURER
- A Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (NQF 9) is essential
- A minimum of 1 year of lecturing experience
JUNIOR LECTURER
- A Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (NQF 8) is essential
- A minimum of 6 months of lecturing experience
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registration with ECSA Pr Eng (application in progress)
- A minimum of 2 years’ research experience
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Competent in Industrial Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes
- Competent in relevant Industrial Engineering computer packages
- Competent in Industrial Engineering research
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Liezl van Dyk 018 299 1532
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 7 December 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 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
