The Department of Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment have a permanent postion of Senior Lecturer at the Pretoria Campus.
Key performance areas/Core functionsPresent lectures and assess students at the postgraduate and at undergraduate levels in Industrial Engineering. Participation in departmental, faculty and institutional committees relating to the learning programmes of the department. Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning and ensuring the timely processing and capturing of marks. Liaise with other colleagues, departments/faculties and help to improve success rate of students. Involvement in Departmental or Faculty community engagement projects. Research, including the publication of accredited journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers. Responsible for and provide leadership in compiling and maintaining quality study guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material. Liaise with industry regarding practical training, advisory committee meetings, industry visits and other related activities, including external funding. Actively participate in new curriculum development in terms of the HEQSF. To be actively involved in postgraduate supervision and research activities of the department Responsible for administrative tasks related to research, innovation, teaching and learning activities. Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding. Lead quality teaching and learning with technology Participate in and lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas. Perform any other administrative/academic tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Head of Department
Minimum requirementsAcademic qualificationsA first degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering that meets the educational requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA, as well as a Doctoral Degree with an Industrial Engineering focus.
ExperienceA minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience at the Lecturer level Industry experience will be an added advantage. Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of program, student affairs, human resources, facilities, finances, research projects. Supervisory experience in industry and/or academic fields Proven track record of journal publications and conference papers Experience of research and monitoring of post graduate students is recommended Experience in leading community engagement projects Proven track record of post graduate student supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency in online teaching and learning platforms such a Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard and D2L or any other online teaching platforms will be advantageous. Knowledge and experience in research, supervision and monitoring of post graduatestudents.
Registration with professional body
Professional registration with a ECSA professional body will be an added advantage
Other RequirementsCandidate will be expected to complete the scoresheet along with your application and supporting evidence (links) as per the University policy.
Deadline:9th August,2026
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