Associate Professor: Chemical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town seeks an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering to lead teaching, research, and community engagement within the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The role focuses on supervising postgraduate students, advancing electrochemistry research, and securing funding while collaborating with industry partners and accrediting bodies. Applicants should have a doctoral qualification, a strong publications record, and ECSA registration.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lecture and develop Chemical Engineering content at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Lecturing

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering

6+ years lecturing/research in chemical engineering

Postgraduate supervision (Masters/PhD)

Publications in peer‑reviewed journals

Electrochemistry research expertise

ECSA registration (PE or Engineering Technologist)

Tools

Programming

Job description

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Job Title

Associate Professor: Chemical Engineering

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Chemical Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

25/10/2026

Job Purpose

Lecturing Chemical Engineering Subjects, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Chemical Engineering

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years relevant Chemical Engineering experience in an industrial environment or 6 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience.
• Successful supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
• A track record of publications in peer reviewed/accredited journals.
• Demonstrated research expertise and a proven track record in the design, development and engineering of electrochemical sensors.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Academic Development and Teaching:

• The preparation and lecturing of specific instructional offerings at all levels as required.
• Teaching and practical application of theoretical aspects of specific instructional offerings.
• Contribute towards the review of assessments methods.
• Implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success.
• Supervise and mentor students at all levels as required.

Administration:

• Assist in all departmental administration duties and/or responsibilities
• Participate in co-operative education activities.
• Assist in programme marketing by liaising with schools, school visits, preparation of marketing material.

Research:

• Lead research programme in Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering, with particular emphasis on the development and engineering of advanced electrochemical sensors.
• Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
• Secure national and international funding for research purposes
• Supervision of Masters and doctoral students
• Sourcing of third-stream income

Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to, but not limited to:

• the curriculum programmes that are linked to Chemical Engineering
• Teaching & learning
• Academic administration,
• Conducting research,
• Participation in ECSA/CHE or any other accreditation,
• Participation in Quality Assurance activities,
• Participation in Industry Advisory CCommittees & partnerships,
• Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives,
• Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HOD: Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrable lecturing ability
• Understanding of good assessment practices
• Knowledge of curriculum development
• Computer literacy with good organizational and time management skills
• Computer literacy and programming
• Student focused,
• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills,
• To be able to cope under pressure.
• Organisation of hands-on practical projects exercises for undergraduate students in the Labs.
• Engaging with industry partners to provide students with real-life work exposure and experience.
• Initiation and development of subject material within the listed subject areas.
• Contribution to team research and teaching programmes and their administration.
• Assisting with departmental administration.
• Developing innovative research, teaching, and learning methods and materials.
• Promotion of community participation and linkages outreach

General Information

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

NB: Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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