PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To teach at Undergraduate level and to actively engage in research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning:

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

Final year supervision:

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

Research:

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

School Administration:

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

Senior Lecturer:

• B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 8)
• An M.Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 9) with specialization in Mechanical Design and structural analysis
• Registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Alternatively

• A PhD (NQF 10) in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Mechanical Design and structural analysis.
• Registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

In addition to the above,

• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and learning experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience of the evidence of independent research or industry experience.

Associate Professor/Professor:

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering Engineering (NQF level 10) with specialization in Mechanical Design and structural analysis.
• Registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 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/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Must be proficient in the following:

• 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.
• Specialize in Classical Mechanical Engineering of Mechanical Design and structural Analysis.
• Experience in the design and development of structural components base and static and fatigue life requirements.
• Experience in FEM analysis is essential.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The following behavioural competencies are required:

• decision-making skills,
• analytical skills,
• confidence,
• self-motivation and
• critical thinking.

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. Attie Jonker on 018299-1325

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299-4993

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                         15 January 2025

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.