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Where we are - A presence in two provinces The NWU is a multi-campus university with a footprint across two provinces. The Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are situated in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng. The head office, known as the Institutional Office, is in Potchefstroom, situated near the Potchefstroom Campus. W...
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
At the NWU Faculty of Engineering, we change the world for the better. We do this, first, by educating and developing exceptional engineers who can and want to change the world and, secondly, by finding answers to current and future real-life challenges of our industries and communities, through our cutting-edge as well as applied research. We value our industry, academic and community partners, who enable us to develop relevant, sustainable, multi-disciplinary solutions. Read more about the NWU Faculty of Engineering on https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty-management/faculty-management [About us] .An academic vacancy exist that can be filled on any level, depending on the profile of the preferred candidates. These vacancies occur in the School of Industrial Engineering.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(ASSOCIATE) PROFESSOR
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture typical industrial engineering modules; supervise final year project, MEng and PhD studies.
Research
- Executing own research. Taking lead in existing/ set up new Faculty supported research group.
Innovation/Commercialisation/Business Development
- Ensure the commercial implementation of research results, getting grants.
Management
- Involvement in the management /administration of the school/ faculty.
(SENIOR) LECTURER
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture industrial engineering modules; supervise final year project, MEng and PhD studies.
Research
- Participating in a Faculty-supported research group.
JUNIOR LECTURER
Teaching, Learning and Supervision
- Lecture industrial engineering modules.
Research
- Participating in a Faculty-supported research group as post graduate student.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
- An appropriate PhD (NQF level 10).
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
- A research portfolio that will qualify for NRF-rating within the next three years
- A minimum of 7 years appropriate work experience in a higher education context
SENIOR LECTURER
- An appropriate PhD (NQF level 10) and an appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9) combined with professional registration as an Industrial Engineer.
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
- A research portfolio as can be expected from a senior lecturer
- A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate work experience.
LECTURER
- An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF level 9).
- Either a degree in Industrial Engineering, or a degree in another engineering discipline combined with significant appropriate Industrial Engineering experience.
JUNIOR LECTURER:
- A B.Eng or BScEng degree (NQF level 8) in Industrial Engineering from a Washington Accord accredited university.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- Registration/ registrable as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet
- Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance
- Research methodology and technical writing
- A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing
- Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment
- Effective time-management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group
- Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven
- The ability to solve problems independently
- Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Confidence
- Self-motivation and
- Critical thinking
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Must be able to interact with undergraduate and postgraduate students
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