Lecturer - Electrical Engineering / Programme Coordinator Ref : Lestyn

Headcount Personnel Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Gauteng is seeking a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to coordinate and teach within its degree programme. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and at least 3-5 years of lecturing experience. The Lecturer will also drive innovative teaching practices and manage academic quality. A competitive remuneration package is on offer, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years lecturing experience at a Higher Education institution.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in developing and completing research projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high caliber academic lectures in Electrical Engineering.
• Coordinate the Electrical Engineering Degree programme.
• Manage programme quality and resources.

Skills

Teaching performance

Academic leadership

High-level computer skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Equal Opportunity principles

Education

Masters in Electrical Engineering or related field

Eligibility for registration with ECSA

Job description

Introduction

Lecturer role available for candidates with a completed Honours or Masters in Electrical Engineering and at least 3-5 years lecturing experience at a Higher Education institution.

The Programme Coordinator will Lecture and coordinate the Electrical Engineering Degree.

They will coordinate alongside and with support of the Head of academics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability and / or demonstrable potential to undertake high caliber, publishable academic research in engineering, or related disciplines;
• Ability and / or demonstrable potential to drive innovative approaches in teaching and research;
• Ability and / or demonstrable potential to accomplish high levels of teaching performance;
• Ability and / or demonstrable potential to provide academic leadership;
• Ability and / or demonstrable potential to progress and complete research grants and projects;
• Demonstrate appropriate high-level computer skills including the use of learning management systems (e.g. Moodle), spreadsheets and word-processing;
• Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a scholarly and cooperative teaching and learning environment within the course;
• Knowledge and ability to apply Equal Opportunity principles;
• Ensuring the academic coherence and integrity of the programme and that all conditions for the delivery of the programme are met.

Coordination of logistical and other issues regarding:

• The day-to-day delivery of the programme;
• All aspects of the programme quality management system, including the provision of resources;
• The review of the programme and feedback with a view to improvement;
• Monitoring of expenditure.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the engineering profession and the specific area of engineering being taught : Electrical Engineering.
• An understanding of and ability to apply equal opportunity in the workplace;
• Masters in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (NQF9 or equivalent).
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with ECSA desirable.
• At least 3-5 years lecturing experience at a Higher Education institution.
• Experience in the conceptualization, development, and completion of relevant, high caliber academic research projects;
• Experience in effectively teaching and / or coordinating engineering units at the undergraduate level and / or at the postgraduate level.

Package & Remuneration

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