Lecturer / Junior Lecturer nGAP

New Generation of Academics' Programme (nGAP) - Phase 4Faculty of EngineeringDepartment of Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering and Civil Engineering Informatics.Lecturer / Junior Lecturer nGAP  (Ref. ING05/175/0518)A vacancy exists in a strong teaching and research team in Structural Engineering in an environment with a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The candidate must follow a career in this field of study. A devoted mentorship team will guide the incumbent, and his/her career development depends on his/her academic achievements in teaching, development of a national and international research profile and societal impact.The position is part of the nGAP initiative of the DHET.

Duties

• Teaching and curriculum development in Structural Engineering;
• Postgraduate study guidance and research in Structural Engineering;
• Academic and departmental administration.

Job Requirements

•  Junior LecturerA Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering;
• A good academic study record in Civil/Structural Engineering;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• The candidate must qualify to register for a PhD in Structural Engineering at the latest in 2019 and  graduate within four years.LecturerA Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering;
• A good academic study record in Civil/Structural Engineering;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Recommendation

•  Junior LecturerEnrolled for a PhD degree. Junior Lecturer / LecturerA background in Finite Element Methods and / or Civil Engineering Informatics and / or Structural Steel Design, and a willingness to teach in these strategic subject fields;
• Experience and ability in delivering presentations to large audiences.

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.   Enquiries regarding job content: Prof GPAG van Zijl on 021 808 4436 or at  gvanzijl@sun.ac.za

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