Adjunct Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Ba.05.3)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic educators for the African Energy Leadership Centre. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy leadership through research and teaching in energy modelling, policy, and sustainability. The ideal candidates will have a doctorate and a strong background in energy modelling, whether through extensive industry experience or a robust research profile. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to addressing critical issues in the energy sector and contribute to the development of future leaders in this vital field.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field is required for all positions.
• Extensive industry experience in energy modelling for Adjunct Professor.

Responsibilities

• Drive the research agenda on energy modelling within the AELC.
• Develop and teach modules in policy and sustainability.

Skills

Energy Modelling

Research Methodology

Teaching Skills

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in a related field

Job description

Brief Description: The school invites applicants for the following position.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN FUTURE ENERGY (1 position)

Applications are invited from candidates interested in a full-time or part-time, permanent or fixed period position within the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC).

The mandate of the AELC is to develop the next generation of leaders in the African energy space. The AELC provides short courses and postgraduate qualifications in leadership; thought leadership, and networking seminars on energy.

The successful candidate will drive the research agenda of the ABSA Chair in Future Energy located within the AELC, with a focus on energy modelling. The successful candidate will also develop and teach modules in policy, sustainability, and research methodology with a focus on energy modelling across the post-graduate programmes within AELC and the school.

The successful candidate is expected to work closely with fellow academics, postgraduate students, and senior executives to deliver highly rated learning, research, and opinion leadership on critical issues in the energy sector.

Requirements:

Applicants for the positions must have a doctorate in a related field.

1. For the Adjunct Professor position, the candidate should have extensive industry experience in energy modelling and the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling.
2. For the Associate Professor and Professor position, the candidate must have a strong research profile with evidence of accredited publications in energy modelling; a proven track record of effective teaching at the postgraduate level and possess the ability to undertake and lead research projects on energy modelling.