Lecturer / Junior Lecturer in 4IR Advanced Manufacturing (PhD Candidate) Stellenbosch University at Stellenbosch University

About the job

Duties

• Teaching and administration of mainly manufacturing and 4IR undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
• Supervising final year engineering projects and postgraduate (Master's) students in the field of 4IR advanced manufacturing;
• Performing basic and/or applied research focused on research areas relevant to 4IR advanced manufacturing;
• Collaborating with existing research partners within the Department and building contact with other universities, industry and government organisations to promote research and development programmes in the 4IR advanced manufacturing fields within the Department;
• Performing supportive, administrative, and representative roles within and outside the Department;
• Self-development during the NGAP period as a doctorated engineering academic in the field of 4IR.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Bachelor's degree in Engineering (typically BEng or BScEng) in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics/Electronics, Metallurgical (Physical) or Materials
• Engineering as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) to qualify for registration as a professional engineer;
• An appropriate NQF9 Research Based Master's degree (typically MEng or MScEng) in Industrial, Mechanical Mechatronics/Electronics, Metallurgical (Physical), or Materials Engineering from a recognised academic university;
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in at least English;
• The potential to teach courses and modules as part of the typical undergraduate engineering programme as described in the duties above ;
• A solid knowledge of and experience in the field of manufacturing technologies and/or in one or more fields relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above;
• A strong academic track record;
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Proven research skills demonstrated, for example, in a research based Master's degree .

Additional Requirements For Lecturer Post

• At least three years' relevant industry or research experience in one or more fields relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above;
• Proven record of project planning, execution, and management;
• Supervision of postgraduate students/co-workers in research/industry projects.

Recommendation

Registration as a candidate or professional engineer;

• Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• A high level of independence and self-motivation;
• The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment.

Additional Recommendations For Lecturer Post

• Presentation of research/projects at relevant conferences/workshops;
• Successful acquisition of at least one major research grant/contract to support own research/project activities;
• Critical thinking and innovation skills;
• Planned/developed improvement manufacturing strategies relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above.

Closing Date: 15th, July 2022