Lecturer (Transportation Engineering) (Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment: Department of Civil Engineering Technology) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environments (FEBE) prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the students learning experience, the research profile of the Faculty and the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes.
• The Department of Civil Engineering Technology (DCET) is one of several departments in FEBE. The Department offers accredited Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) and BEng Tech (Hons) programmes.

Job Description:

• The candidate will be expected to teach, supervise, conduct own research, and assist the department with various administrative duties.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach and assess transportation engineering related modules at undergraduate and post graduate levels
• Supervise research and laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Conduct own research and publish articles in accredited journals.
• Actively participate in the department and faculty committees.
• Assist the department with academic and administrative activities.

Minimum requirements

• The minimum requirement is a Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Civil Engineering. To be considered for the lecturer position, the successful incumbent will be required to undertake a doctorate qualification (NQF 10) within a five (5) year period. The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract and converted to a permanent one after attaining the doctorate.
•  At least 3 years of lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.

Recommendations:

• ECSA registration or eligible for registration with ECSA.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Honours level or higher.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English
• Computer literacy including MS Office (MS Word and Excel)