Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment: Department of Civil Engineering Science) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Present lectures to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
• Develop new course/module material as well as practical guides for undergraduate, Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) and/or postgraduate.
• Participate in research production and supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in the department/faculty.
• Participation in voluntary associations and/or professional bodies.
• Active participation in the department's administration activities
• Publish peer-reviewed articles each year in recognized scientific or academic journals and present papers at both national and international conferences, aligning with the level of appointment. ·
• Host PostDoctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs).
• Secure research funding from external sources, including national and international funding agencies and industry partners.
• Contribute to the advancement of Civil Engineering science through industrial work, community involvement, and active participation in voluntary associations.
• Support the University of Johannesburg's Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 goals.
• Adapt to the evolving changes brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in academia.
• Actively participate in the university's core strategic focus areas and themes.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Evidence of research outputs at DHET accredited Journals
• Proof of postgraduate supervision as main supervisor
• Evidence of presentations at national and international conferences.
• A track record or willingness to apply for external research funding.
• Evidence of community and/or industrial involvement, as well as national and international collaboration with academia and/or industry, would be beneficial.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or must undertake to do so within one year of joining the department.
• Experience with ECSA Graduate Attribute (GA).
• A minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience.
• NRF rated or eligible to apply for NRF rating within one year.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Exceptional teaching abilities.
• Capable of utilizing relevant skills to solve Civil engineering problems.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English communication.
• Strong skills in planning and organization.
• Able to perform well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Competent in independently managing a research team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with peers.
• Demonstrated evidence of contributing to the advancement of the discipline and/or involvement in community engagement initiatives.
• Experience in the industrial sector.