Senior Lecturer - Electrical Engineering

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + research grants

Labs & research infra

Professional development

Collegial environment

Impact on education

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to teach, lead research, and guide postgraduate projects within a dynamic department.

The candidate will drive curriculum development, supervise students, and contribute to academic leadership while benefiting from strong laboratories and research support.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Strong record of research output with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Significant experience teaching at university level and engaging students.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and laboratory sessions across undergrad and postgraduate Electrical Engineering.
• Conduct research and publish in leading journals and conferences.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects and dissertations.
• Contribute to curriculum development to keep content aligned with industry and research frontiers.
• Engage in departmental admin duties, committees, and faculty outreach.

Skills

Teaching

Research leadership

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Leadership

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to contribute to their academic excellence in Randburg . This senior position involves delivering high-quality teaching, conducting impactful research, and engaging in academic leadership within the department. You will guide and mentor students and junior faculty, foster innovation in engineering education, and contribute to the university's reputation for academic rigor and research output, working within a dynamic faculty committed to advancing the field of electrical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive lectures and practical laboratory sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate Electrical Engineering courses.
• Conduct cutting‑edge research in a relevant area of electrical engineering, publishing findings in leading academic journals and conferences.
• Supervise postgraduate student research projects and dissertations, providing expert guidance and mentorship.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring course content remains relevant to industry advancements and research frontiers.
• Engage in departmental administrative duties, committee work, and potentially faculty outreach activities.

Requirements

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A strong record of research output, evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications and a clear research trajectory.
• Significant experience in teaching at the university level, with a demonstrated ability to engage students effectively.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, suitable for an academic leadership role.

Benefits

• Competitive academic salary and research grants support.
• Access to well‑equipped laboratories and advanced research infrastructure.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conference attendance and sabbatical leave.
• A collegial and intellectually stimulating academic environment.
• Contribute to the training of future electrical engineers and shape the direction of research in the field.