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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jan 31, 2019

Job Details

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING, LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER

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 incumbent will be required to:

  • Conduct research in a highly productive manner, to expand existing research programmes, as well as to publish research articles in the foremost internationally accredited journals;
  • Acquire research funding outside the University;
  • Perform undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
  • Supervise postgraduate Master's and Doctoral students;
  • Supervise students in Design and Project;
  • Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Lecturer:

  • A BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognised by the Washington Accord or is recognised by ECSA to be substantial equivalent;
  • A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering that follows on the previous qualification (described in the previous point);
  • The Master's degree and publications should be aligned to one of the three research foci in the Department.

Senior Lecturer (same as for Lecturer, plus): 

  • A Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering;
  • A proven research record supported by publications in peer reviewed journals;
  • Doctorate and publication record should be aligned to one of the three research foci in the Department.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

Registration as a professional engineer.

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

2 November 2018. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES

Prof JP Meyer, Tel: (012) 420 2100, e-mail: josua.meyer@up.ac.za

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 January 2019, 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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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