Lecturer OR Junior Lecturer nGAP: Department of Chemical Engineering

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a Lecturer or Junior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering to contribute to innovative research and teaching. This role involves developing expertise in reactor engineering and catalytic processes, focusing on green chemicals production. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and collaboration within a dynamic department. With a commitment to academic excellence, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of engineering education while making a significant impact in sustainable practices. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering recognized by ECSA.
• Master's degree in chemical engineering with a relevant research theme.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate chemical engineering modules.
• Conduct research in reactor engineering and catalytic processes.
• Supervise final year research projects.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lecturer OR Junior Lecturer nGAP: Department of Chemical Engineering

• Lecturer OR Junior Lecturer nGAP: Department of Chemical Engineering
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

Lecturer OR Junior Lecturer nGAP: Department of Chemical Engineering

Ref. ING04/093/0425

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) offers an outstanding undergraduate programme in chemical engineering and undertakes impactful, innovative research that is recognised internationally. The Department wishes to appoint an academic who can provide a strong academic contribution and can develop further in the field of reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production, sustainable chemical engineering, or related research areas of relevance to the Department of Chemical Engineering. The incumbent will be appointed in accordance with the regulations of the new Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) and will be required to complete a PhD if they do not yet hold a doctoral qualification.

Job Description

Duties:

• Teaching and administration of undergraduate chemical engineering modules.
• Execution of fundamental and applied research, focused on the research areas related to reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production and sustainable chemical engineering, both independently and in collaboration with existing research groups within the Department.
• Supervision of final year research projects as well as postgraduate researchers in the research areas listed above.
• Technology transfer to the industry and broader community.
• Performing support, administrative and representative roles in the Department.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

• An applicable four-year bachelor’s degree (such as BEng or BScEng) in chemical engineering, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) to qualify for registration as a professional engineer, from a reputable university and completed in the minimum time.
• An appropriate research master’s degree (MEng or MScEng) in chemical engineering, with a research theme related to reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production and sustainable chemical engineering, from a reputable university.
• An excellent academic track-record.
• The ability and desire to complete a PhD in engineering on a part-time basis within four years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English.
• The ability to teach courses and modules as part of the typical undergraduate chemical engineering programme.
• Good interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team.
• Appointments must adhere to nGAP requirements (https://www.ngap.co.za).

For Lecturer, in addition to the requirements for Junior Lecturer:

• A doctoral degree in chemical engineering from a reputable university, and previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level; OR
• At least three years’ technical or research experience in industry in a relevant field of expertise, with a proven ability to plan and conduct projects independently.

Recommendations:

• Registration as a professional engineer with ECSA.
• Evidence of research outputs such as published peer-reviewed journal articles.
• An NRF rating as a young researcher.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties: 01 July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Christie Dorfling on 021 808 3674, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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