Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer : Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise students, and contribute to academic development and research activities. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant teaching experience. The position offers the opportunity to impact education and mentorship in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum six years relevant teaching and research experience.
• Demonstrable track record of successful postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mechanical Engineering.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum and programme development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Postgraduate supervision

Research publication

Teaching ability at postgraduate level

Communication Skills

Planning skills

Administrative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching Skills

Presentation skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Associate Professor

• A Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of six (6) years' relevant Mechanical Engineering Teaching and Research experience in Higher Education.
• Demonstrable track record of successful postgraduate supervision (Masters and Doctoral).
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to lecture at postgraduate level (Masters), Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip) subjects.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or willing to register within 12 months of appointment.

Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least four (4) years lecturing experience or four (4) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrable track record of publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to lecture at postgraduate level (Masters). Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip) subjects.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or willing to register within 12 months of appointment.

Important Note

The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional academic promotions criteria.

All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics disciplines.
• Supervise and mentor both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Participate in academic development and administration.
• Participate in curriculum and programme development.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Activities.
• Participate in research activities.
• Assisting students with projects and productions.
• Contribution to co-ordination of student projects and productions.
• Contribution to departmental projects and productions.
• Contribution to departmental WIL and service-learning projects and activities.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies.
• Participation in ECSA or any other accreditation activities.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.
• Perform other academic and support functions as may be required by the Head of Department.
• Attend conferences and publish in accredited journals or conference proceedings as required by the university for academics.

Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical / Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High-level presentation skills