Professor/Associate Professor (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Mechanical Engineering Science) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering disciplines including, but not limited to: Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Thermomachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy, and related areas.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in relevant mechanical engineering software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Mathematica, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Conduct research activities, publish in accredited peer-reviewed journals, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and laboratory work.
• Participate actively in departmental academic and administrative duties, including invigilation, committee participation, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Master’s and Doctoral levels.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects, student opportunities, and funding partnerships.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with Faculty and University strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with local and international researcher as well as industry partners in basic and applied research.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for Professor:

• Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
• A minimum of ten (10) years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution
• Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Professor level
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates
• Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development
• Evidence of raising internal and external research funding as a Principal Investigator for basic, applied and contract research
• Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first year of appointment
• A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent) 

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Established research niche aligned with departmental priorities
• Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English
• Evidence of professional development
• Team player with a passion for student training and research
• Strong time management skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

Minimum requirements for Associate Professor:

• Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
• A minimum of seven (7) years' teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution
• Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level, demonstrating national recognition and emerging international engagement
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates
• Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development
• Evidence of participation in research projects and initial success in attracting internal and/or external research funding
• Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first two years of appointment
• A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent)

Recommendations:

• Relevant industrial experience.
• Emerging or established research niche aligned with departmental priorities.
• Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration.
• Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
• Evidence of collaboration with industry and/or international research partners.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Fluent in English
• Evidence of professional development
• Team player with a passion for student training and research
• Strong time management skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
• High level of integrity and ethical standards