Academic Positions - Professor Associate Professors (2) Senior Lecturers (2) at Durban University of Technology

PROFESSOR (Ref. No. E343)

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electronic, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 10 years of teaching/professional experience,
• Evidence of a sustained scholarly track record in the form of international peer-reviewed publications, with at least 10 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision at Masters and Doctorate level, with at least 3 Doctoral and 5 Master's students supervised to completion.
• Experience in general electronic and/or computer engineering including control and/or mechatronic systems, embedded systems, and engineering design.
• Evidence of sustained external funding.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR X2 (Ref. Nos. E504 & E509)

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electronic, Computer or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 7 years of teaching/professional experience.
• Evidence of sustained peer-reviewed publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least I Doctoral and 2 Masters students supervised to completion.
• Experience in general electronic and/or computer engineering including control and/or mechatronic systems, embedded systems, and engineering design.
• Evidence of sustained external funding.

SENIOR LECTURER X2 (Ref. Nos. E519 & E346)

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electronic, Computer or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 5 years of teaching/professional experience.
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, with at least 3 DHET accredited publications in the past 3 years.
• Experience in general electronic and/or computer engineering including control and/or mechatronic systems, embedded systems, and engineering design.
• Evidence of some external funding.
• Additional
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.
• NRF rating
• Specialization in Embedded Systems and Computer Architecture, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Power Electronics.
• Summary of Duties
• Teaching, assessing and supervision at all relevant levels.
• Responsible for at least two modules per year in accordance with fair workload distribution.
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Supervise BEng Tech design projects and be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
• To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
• To contribute/lead curriculum design.
• To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
• To able to lecture at least one BEng Tech Honours level module a semester part-time after hours once a week.