Lecturer/Senior Lecturer(P000281) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The incumbent should be available to play a leading role lecturing within the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering as well as research conducted under the Centre for Excellence in Carbon based fuels. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching/Learning:

• Lecture typical chemical Engineering Modules, assist with the projects and Design module of 4th year students.

Research:

• Research is conducted on coal, biofuels, and water research to ensure continuation of the research currently being conducted.

Implementation/Commercialization:

• Ensure the commercial implementation of research results involvement in community projects.

Management:

• Involvement in the management of the School.

Minimum requirements

LECTURER:

• An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree that allows for registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA, http://ecsa.co.za), in terms of the Washington accord.
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (NQF level 9).
• 2 years' relevant working experience. 

SENIOR LECTURER:

• An appropriate BEng/ BScEng degree that allows for registration as Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA, http://ecsa.co.za), in terms of the Washington accord.
• Either a PhD in Engineering (NQF level 10) OR a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (NQF level 9) combined with professional registration as engineer.
• 5 years' relevant working experience.

RECOMMENDATIONS

LECTURER:

• A minimum of (2) years’ lecturing experience.
• A minimum of (2) years’ research experience.
• ECSA Professional Engineer Registration.

SENIOR LECTURER:

• A minimum of (5) years’ lecturing experience.
• A minimum of (5) years’ research experience.
• An NRF Rating.
• ECSA Professional Engineer Registration.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Competent in Chemical Engineering subjects for teaching/learning purposes
• Competent in Chemical Engineering computer packages such as ASPEN, Python, CFD Packages.
• Competent in Chemical Engineering research in either Chemical or Minerals Engineering
• Competent in the supervision of postgraduate students.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary field, and a diverse environment.

CLOSING DATE: 6 June 2025