Lecturer/ Junior Lecturer: Marine Engineering x2 - (7546) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Lecturer:

• Masters in either Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2-years relevant teaching experience in higher education and/or 2-years industrial experience in Maritime.
• Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 or EOW A minimum of 12 months’ sea time after the date of issue of the Co, .in rank as 2nd Engineer

Recommendation:

• A registration with a relevant professional body is recommended.
• Progress made towards a Doctorate in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineering will be an advantage
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by publications in accredited journal.

Junior Lecturer:

• A Postgraduate Diploma /Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) /PG Dip/ NHD /BTech degree in Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering.
• Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 or Class 3. A minimum of 12 months’ sea time after the date of issue of the CoC.

Recommendation:

• Relevant teaching experience in higher education and/or industrial experience in Maritime.
• A registration with a relevant professional body is recommended.
• Progress made towards a Masters in Marine Engineering/Mechanical Engineer will be an advantage
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by a publication in accredited journal

Important notes:

• Preference will be given to an appointment at the higher level.
• Successful applicants for the Lecturer post to commit to studying towards and completing a Doctorate within 5 years of appointment
• Successful applicants for the Junior Lecturer post to commit to studying towards and completing a cognate Masters within 4 years of appointment and a Doctorate within 5 years of obtaining the Masters.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to, but not limited to:

• Bachelor of Marine Engineering
• Teaching & learning
• Curriculum development,
• Academic development,
• Academic administration,
• Conducting research,
• Participation in SAMSA/EMSA/CHE or any other accreditation,
• Participation in Quality Assurance activities,
• Participation in Industry Advisory Committees & partnerships,
• Personal & professional development,
• Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives,
• Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HoD: Maritime Studies & Survival Centre.
• Familiarising and incorporating utilisation of the onsite Simulator in training programs