Lecturer: Civil Engineering (Water/Construction Materials) (nGAP Post)

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context

• The Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.
• The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills.
• The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics.
• Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.

The purpose of this post is to support the department in pursuit of its academic objectives which include: teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning, and service learning activities.

The successful candidate will be developed to be a future academic at CPUT capable of teaching on the Diploma and BTech Programme within the subject areas: Water engineering, Civil Engineering Materials and participating in research in the Flow Process and Rheology Centre (FPRC) as part of a team.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• At least a Master’s degree Vertical qualification in Civil Engineering
• Interest in further post-graduate studies in non-Newtonian fluid mechanics/rheology/engineering materials
• Interest in the field of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics/rheology

Recommendations

• At least two (2) years relevant teaching experience and/or two (2) years industrial experience
• Appropriate industrial/research experience in Civil Engineering
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Post nGAP induction phase:

• Participation in all components of the nGAP development programme during the first 6 years of employment
• Lecturing on the Civil Engineering programs
• Develop learning materials for programs
• Supervise and mentor students
• Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities of the FPRC
• Assistance with departmental administration
• Liaison with industry

Competencies

Post nGAP induction phase:

• Demonstrable lecturing ability
• Understanding of good assessment practices
• Competent in conducting research and writing scientific outputs
• Computer literacy with good organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Civil Engineering
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

General Information

Closing date: 01 July 2016

Inquiries: (021) 959 6265

NB: We reserve the right to consider applicants at a lower level in exceptional circumstances.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.