SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

At the Senior Lecturer level, an earned PhD is essential. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship/teaching and be research active in Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering Management. S/he would conduct and supervise research at all levels. A record of substantial research funding would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have a proven record of interactions with industry and the profession. A National Research Foundation (NRF) rating would be advantageous.

At the Lecturer level, the successful candidate must have a Master's degree (by research or 50% coursework and 50% research) in Engineering and will be research active in Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering Management. S/he would conduct and supervise research at the Master's level. Evidence of having secured funding would be advantageous.

The successful candidate at either level will have an undergraduate degree in any branch of Engineering and the background to be able to be registered as a Professional Engineer, if not already registered in South Africa. Evidence of research activity in the Just Energy Transition, Water Resource Management or Digitalization will be an advantage. Likewise, teaching experience in Industrial Engineering Design will be advantageous.

DUTIES:

Contributions towards excellence in research, education and professional services; academic leadership in the field of Industrial Engineering; undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing; research leadership and project supervision; active engagement with industrial partners; University administration.

Enquiries: Professor Robert Reid; Head of the School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering: E-mail: Robert.Reid@wits.ac.za

How To Apply:

To Apply: Please submit a letter of motivation specifying the position and level at which you are applying; a detailed CV which includes details of your postgraduate supervision record, and the names, current e-mail addresses and contact numbers of three referees; certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and South African ID and/or (copy of Passport if not a South African Citizen). External applicants are invited to apply by registering on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za. Internal employees may apply directly on Oracle Self-Service on the Wits Intranet by selecting ‘Apply for a job’.

Closing date: 30 November 2024

Please note that given the thrust of the University’s strategic plan on transformation, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit rating. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or re-advertise.