Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Building and Human Settlements Development (Building)

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks an Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Building and Human Settlement Development. The ideal candidate will be involved in teaching, research, and community engagement, focusing on Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and possess industry experience, contributing to the university's academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the Building industry, 1 year for Associate Lecturer.
• 2 years relevant experience for Lecturer with strong background in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Building Department.
• Participate in research and publish findings.
• Supervise postgraduate students and engage in community projects.

Skills

Learning facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

People management

Education

Hons/PGDip / 4-year professional degree / BTech

Relevant M+5 qualification (Masters)

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of the Associate Lecturer/Lecturer is to create, develop, facilitate and administer the acquisition of knowledge and skills by students through appropriate learner and teaching processes in order that they are able to function effectively within the profession and as productive members of the broader society. The applicant is further expected to participate in and contribute to research and innovation, postgraduate student supervision, contribute to community, discipline and professional engagement as well as being involved inthe core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Make a significant contribution to the learning and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Building and Human Settlement Development.
• Participate in and contribute to publishing of research and innovation.
• Contribute to quality of the programmes, programme and accreditation reviews.
• Network with relevant professional bodies and associations, such as the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Professions (SACQSP), South African Council of Planners, South African Council for the Architectural Profession, Chartered Institute of Housing and the Institute of Human Settlement Practitioners of South Africa (IHSP-SA).
• Respond to calls for presentations at conferences and to other interested parties nationally and internationally.
• Participate in undergraduate projects and postgraduate student supervision.
• Perform academic, community and discipline engagements.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

In-depth understanding of the theories and application of Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Housing and Human Settlements Policy Development and Management; and,

• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to work well with other members of the Department.
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of published research in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, conferences and/or other texts.
• Ability to participate in and play a central role in administrative duties.
• Have strong people management skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (applicants will be required to present a short lecture to evaluate his/her communication skills).
  
  

Requirements

In order to be considered for this appointment, candidates should have:

For Associate Lecturer

• A relevant Hons/PGDip /4-year professional degree/BTech or equivalent qualification,
• 1-year relevant experience in the Building industry, and/or
• Relevant experience in teaching and research at tertiary level
  
  

For Lecturer

• Relevant M+5 qualification (Masters), and
• 2 years relevant experience, and
• Substantive undergraduate grounding in both Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, and
• Professional registration.
  
  

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 06 June 2025.