Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Welding Engineering (One post) - Department of Material Science and Met

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MATERIAL SCIENCE AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER: WELDING ENGINEERING (ONE POST)

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In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Playing an active role as academic leader in the discipline of Welding Engineering at a national level;
• Marketing and growing the Welding Engineering programme with the emphasis on growth at graduate level;
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy and related disciplines;
• Research and the sustained delivery of research outputs;
• Establishing, participating in and supervising research programmes in Welding Engineering, including obtaining research funding;
• Participating in departmental administration and marketing activities;
• Participating in the preparation, development and presentation of continued education programmes for the industry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering;
• A proven research and publication record;
• A lecturer will be expected to start research towards a PhD within the first six months of appointment.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Metallurgical Engineering;
• Academic status in the field of Welding Engineering and/or Physical Metallurgy;
• A proven research and publication record.
• Industrial or consulting experience in the stated area;
• Evidence of supervision of Master’s and/or Doctoral students.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Leadership and communication skills;
• An exceptional research record in the research specialisation field of Welding Engineering and Physical Metallurgy. Specifically, the research focus area of the Welding Engineering Group is the welding of aged and service degraded pressure-bearing equipment, and relevant research and demonstrated research excellence in this area will be a strong motivation.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 15 November 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof R Mostert, Tel: (012) 420 4551

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.