Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer- P002289 & P000320
Listing reference: nwu_001451
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 26 April 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Industrial Engineering
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.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBERS: P002289 & P000320
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; SENIOR LECTURER; LECTURER; JUNIOR LECTURER
PEROMNES: A6, A7, A8, A9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
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].
Two academic vacancies 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 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 of the school/ faculty and possible taking the role of School Director within the next 3 years.
(SENIOR) LECTURER
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture typical 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 typical engineering modules;
Research
- Participating in a Faculty-supported research group as post graduate student.
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
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- An appropriate PhD degree
- At least one degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering
- A research portfolio that will qualify for NRF-rating within the next three years
- 7 years appropriate work experience in a higher education context
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is (desirable)
SENIOR LECTURER
- An appropriate PhD degree
OR an appropriate Masters degree combined with professional registration as engineer
- 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
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is (desirable)
LECTURER
- An appropriate Masters degree
- At least one degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is (desirable)
JUNIOR LECTURER:
- At least one degree in Engineering with specialization in Industrial Engineering
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa is (desirable)
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:
Appropriate School Director: http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/management/management
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Fadilha Minty 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 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.
