Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer P000999
Listing reference: nwu_001964
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 14 September 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
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position has been planned to lecture the undergraduate at the undergraduate BENG level 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/or 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 industrial engineering related areas. In the case of a lecturer this is not an essential requirement. Focus will be on the ability to supervise final year engineering projects.
Implementation/Commercialisation
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results Involvement in community projects.
Management
- Involvement in the management of the school
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Competent in Industrial Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes
- Competent in relevant Industrial Engineering computer package
- Competent in Industrial Engineering research
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate students.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR LECTURER
- An appropriate PhD or an appropriate Master’s degree (NQF 10/9).
- Eligibility to apply for professional registration if not already registered.
- 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.
- A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate work experience.
LECTURER
- A B.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering or a related B.Eng degree (NQF 8).
- An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- Eligibility to apply for professional registration if not already registered.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in lecturing industrial engineering courses.
JUNIOR LECTURER
- A B.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering or a related B.Eng degree (NQF 8).
- Eligibility to apply for professional registration if not already registered.
- A minimum of 1 year work experience in Independent Research or Industry.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registration with ECSA Pr Eng.
- A minimum of 2 years’ research experience.
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 R Siriram on 0182991524
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 14 September 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.
