RESPONSIBILITIESThe incumbents will be required toParticipate in a formal development programme aimed at strengthening their aspirations and skills as researchers and lecturers; Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; Mentor and supervise postgraduate students; Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation areas; Play an active role as academics, nationally and internationally; Complete their PhD studies in instances where these have not yet been completed; Assume limited administration responsibilities in their departments.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURERA Master’s degree with a 70% average mark in the relevant discipline; Illustrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level; Illustrate strong potential to become an established researcher.
SENIOR LECTURERA relevant doctoral degree; Proven teaching experience; Proven record of publications; Proven record of supervision of postgraduate students to completion.
For Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering:
A BEng/BScEng degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline from a university of which the undergraduate programme is registrable with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for PrEng registrations purposes / A Masters’ degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline that follows on the previous qualification / A PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline, that follows on the previous qualification, with a focus on Power Metallurgy.
For Informatics:
A Masters’ degree in Informatics or closely related discipline / A Doctorate in Informatics or closely related discipline, that follows on the previous qualification, with a focus on Information Systems.
RECOMMENDATIONSGood communication skills; Interpersonal- and mentoring skills; Leadership potential; Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research; Proven record of national and international teamwork; Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels (lecturer)
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za (follow the link: Careers@UP), quoting the applicable reference number and clearly indicating for which Department you would like to be considered.
In applying for this post, please attach:
A comprehensive CV (utilising the UP format downloadable from the University website); Certified copies of qualifications; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact; At the level of Senior Lecturer, names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); Self-evaluation.
CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2026
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