NGAP Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering Specialising in Biomedical Engineering at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering specialising in Biomedical Engineering.
• Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Mechanical Engineering focussing on Biomedical Engineering research within the time permitted.
• An aggregate of 70% in their Master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

 Additional Requirements:

• 2 years post-graduate experience in Biomedical/ Mechanical Engineering.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability and committed to teach students. 
• Ability and committed to undertake research.
• Ability and committed to undertake Community Engagement Initiatives and Projects in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability and committed to work in a team and independently to complete tasks.

Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Mechanical Engineering and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Mechanical Engineering courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods. 
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the department, faculty, and university goals. 
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

Closing Date 16 April 2026