Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - University of the Witwatersrand - Johannesburg

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 Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering. 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, a BSc Eng/B Eng and an MSc (Eng) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering are essential. The successful candidate would be research active in these fields. S/he would conduct and supervise research at the Masters level. Evidence of having secured funding would be advantageous. Successful candidates at either level will have a good knowledge of the basic material pertaining to undergraduate Mechanical, Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering programmes, and the background to be able to be registered as a Professional Engineer, if not already registered in South Africa (https://www.ecsa.co.za). Evidence of research activity in the Just Energy Transition, Water Resource Management or Digitalization will be an advantage. DUTIES: Contributions towards excellence in research, education and professional services; academic leadership in the fields of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical or 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.Reidwits.ac.za Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details 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: 23 April 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. Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency Amount of Travel Work At Home Apply Now

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