Professor/Associate Professor & HOD at Durban University of Technology

PROFESSOR:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ teaching in Higher Education Institution experience
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
• Sustained track record of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng.

Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years’ teaching in Higher Education Institution experience.
• Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng

 Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

• Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor. 

Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline.
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department according to the requirements for Associate Professors and Professors.
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

 Summary of duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.

Managing and supervising staff which includes: -

• Allocation of staff workloads.
• Leave management.
• Performance management contracting and reviews.
• Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and staff and filling of vacancies.
• Curriculum reviews, updates and the development of new programmes.
• Enhancing Faculty projects such as Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Orientation and Graduation, First Year Student Experience, etc.
• To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.

Closing Date 22 September 2026