Lecturer : Engineering

Iie Varsity College; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Engineering to join their dynamic team. This role involves academic leadership, student support, and industry engagement. You will be responsible for lecturing on engineering programmes, developing new academic materials, and fostering partnerships with professional bodies. The position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance student success and promote a culture of scholarship. If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities

Performance bonuses

Provident fund

Birthday vouchers

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience in curriculum design and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling and support to students.
• Develop relationships with industry for student placements.
• Lecture on engineering programmes and supervise assessments.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Organizational and planning skills

Computer literacy

Data analysis skills

Attention to detail and quality focus

Advanced teaching and learning expertise

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Job description

Direct Reporting Line: Head of Engineering, IIE MSA. Since April, we have been part of The Independent Institution of Education (The IIE), a leader in higher education.

The IIE is internationally recognized by the British Accreditation Council.

IIE MSA is located on a campus in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, in Gauteng province.

In addition to South African students, IIE MSA hosts a diverse student body from 50 African countries. The Ruimsig Campus in Roodepoort has a vacancy for a Lecturer in Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Campus Support

• Review academic results and implement strategies for 'At risk' students and modules.
• Provide academic counseling and support.
• Support development of new programmes and academic materials.
• Assist with plagiarism and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage academic support during registration periods.
• Conduct student consultations.
• Participate in Engineering Committees.
• Assist with Teaching & Learning initiatives and accreditation visits.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop relationships with industry for student placements and sponsorships.
• Organize events and engage with professional bodies like ECSA, SAICE, SAIEE, and SAIMechE.

Lecturing

• Lecture on engineering programmes across various delivery modes.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback.
• Moderate assessments where necessary.
• Supervise Capstone Design and Research Modules.

Student Development & Campus Support

• Support academic development and track student success.
• Assist in lecturer development, peer reviews, workshops, and consultations.
• Coordinate the Engineering Learning Centre and Engineering Society activities.

Research & Scholarship

• Promote a culture of scholarship and contribute to research output.

Competencies Required

• Professional communication skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to operate under pressure
• Data analysis skills
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise (Teaching Portfolio)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• BEng and Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 9)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (advantageous)

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years in teaching and learning, preferably in higher education
• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Research and publication record
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks in higher education

Additional Details

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits include lifelong learning, discounts, performance bonuses, provident fund, birthday vouchers, and annual leave.

Application process: Only closely matched qualifications will be contacted. For technical support, use the provided URL. We are an equal opportunity employer, prioritizing underrepresented groups in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.