- The Department of Building Sciences has a permanent position for a Professor in the field of Building Science at the Pretoria Campus.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully completed standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments
Key performance areas/Core functions:
- Presenting lectures and assessing students in Building Sciences subjects
- Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning.
- Ensuring that the capturing of marks is done (< 10 working days after date of evaluation)
- Involvement in Departmental or individual community projects.
- Industrial research, including accredited articles and peer-reviewed conference papers.
- Updating of the electronic base system of the Faculty like D2L-Brightspace, SharePoint and TUT4life.
- Assist with new curriculum development in terms of the HEQSF.
- Lead research activities of the department especially in the field of Building Sciences
- Lead quality teaching and learning with technology.
- Lead subject and curriculation committees.
- Responsible for, and provide leadership in, compiling and maintaining quality study guides, laboratory guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material.
- Participate in, and lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
- Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research and other interactions.
- Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.
Minimum Requirement
Academic qualifications:
- A first degree in Building/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management.
- Doctoral Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Construction Economics/Building/Engineering Management/Built Environment.
Experience:
- Five years’ experience at the Associate Professor level and compliance with the policy on Academic appointments and/or promotions.
- Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of programmes, student affairs and research projects.
- Experience in research and postgraduate supervision.
- Industry liaison and involvement in the development of new curricula.
- Experience in leading research chairs, Niche Areas and Centres.
Registration with a professional body (if applicable):
- Registration with SACQSP and/or SACPCMP is highly recommended.
To apply, please submit the following, together with a fully completed application form available on the TUT website at www.tut.ac.za/vacancies, to [email protected] by not later than 16 October 2026. A Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of qualifications and Identity document. All applications with international qualifications are required to submit a SAQA evaluation certificate
A detailed motivation regarding your suitability for the position for which you are applying, as well as how you meet each of the stipulated requirements. A brief statement setting out your vision for the position
The names and contact details of 3 work-related referees, one of which should preferably be your current or recent line manager. The University may require further referees. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline:16th October,2026
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