Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer & HOD

Durban University of Technology

Durban

ZAR 300 000 - 400 000

Job description

Full Professor

Minimum Requirements

PhD/Doctorate in the Civil Engineering field of study and a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience.
Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups.
Sustained track record of external funding.
Evidence of collaborative linkages.
Evidence of external engagement.
Registrable with ECSA as a professional engineer or technologist.

Summary of Duties

or
Associate Professor

PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil engineering.
At least 7 years of academic and/or professional experience.
Evidence of sustained peer-reviewed publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Master's students to completion.

or
Senior Lecturer

PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
At least 5 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban or transportation engineering design.
Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, with at least 3 DHET-accredited publications in the past 3 years.

Additional Recommendations

Good communication and lecturing skills.
A strong passion for teaching and research.
Knowledge of engineering application software.
Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.
Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

Summary of Duties

Teaching, assessing, and supervising at all levels.
Development of learning material for civil engineering courses.
Responsible for modules per year following a fair workload distribution.
Development of learning materials for different courses.
Actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or representative.
Contribute to or lead curriculum design.
Assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.

Headship Duties
Duration

Summary of Duties

Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme. Managing and supervising staff, which includes:
Provide leadership to the department in respect of Teaching & Learning and Research.
The allocation of workload.
Approval of leave.
Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student-centred department.
Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
Appointment of part-time and replacement staff.
Programme and project budgeting.
Enhancing Faculty projects, e.g., Postgraduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation, Graduation.
Represent the department in relevant fora.