Lecturer - School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand

• At the Lecturer level, an MSc Eng / MSc in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related field is essential. The successful candidate should be research-active within a mechatronics-related field.. Evidence of research activity, industry collaboration, funding, design project supervision, and second- and third-year Mechatronics Engineering teaching experience will be advantageous.
• The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, industry engagement, and academic service, aligned with the appointment percentage.
• For a 100% full-time appointment, duties include undergraduate teaching, particularly in second- and third-year Mechatronics Engineering; laboratory and project-based learning; undergraduate and postgraduate supervision; research outputs; innovation outputs; participation in funded or applied engineering projects; curriculum development; industry and professional engagement; academic administration; and academic life of the School.

Closing date: 10 July 2026