Mech Engineering Lecturer: Inspire, Develop & Mentor Students

AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Institute of Excellence invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer in Midrand or Cape Town. You will deliver lectures, design curricula, and assess students while contributing to programme development.

The ideal candidate holds an honours in Engineering, a master’s is advantageous, and has at least 5 years of higher education teaching experience. ECSA registration is preferred; collaboration across departments and a focus on student success are essential.

Qualifications

• Honours in the relevant field of Engineering as a minimum requirement.
• A Masters will be a distinct advantage.
• Registered member at ECSA is highly advantage, although we will support annual membership fees as part of our Staff Development support.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in teaching and learning within the Higher Education environment.
• Ability to teach, develop content, and conduct assessments effectively.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and professional engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating student learning through interactive teaching that promotes engagement and supports the overall student learning experience.
• Setting, conducting, and grading assessments, providing timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Contributing to programme and content development, including the improvement of teaching resources and curriculum design.
• Undertaking relevant academic administration activities to ensure compliance with institutional policies and timelines.
• Ensuring a positive student experience through academic support, mentorship, and maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Preparing comprehensive briefs and marking schedules for each project at the start of the module, including aims, learning outcomes, submission requirements, assessment criteria, references, and resources.
• Informing students of assessment methods, procedures, and regulations in line with institutional briefs and assessment policy.
• Staying informed and abreast of developments and trends within mechatronic engineering and higher education teaching practice.
• Promoting student success by identifying at-risk students early and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
• Supporting improved student retention and throughput rates through innovative teaching practices and student success initiatives.
• Building and maintaining communities of learning and practice within the department.
• Being perceived by students as approachable, fair, and supportive, while maintaining professionalism and academic standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments to strengthen teaching, learning, and student support processes.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Assessment administration

Industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Honours in Engineering

Masters (advantage)

Job description

Academic Institute of Excellence invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer in Midrand or Cape Town. You will deliver lectures, design curricula, and assess students while contributing to programme development.

The ideal candidate holds an honours in Engineering, a master’s is advantageous, and has at least 5 years of higher education teaching experience. ECSA registration is preferred; collaboration across departments and a focus on student success are essential.