Professor (Electronic Engineering) at University of Kwazulu Natal

Job description

• The position is in the area of Analogue Electronics, Microwave Communications or Control Systems.
• The incumbent will be required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, develop independent research programmes, supervise research and undertake administration duties.
• The incumbent will report to the Academic Leader: Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering.

Minimum requirements

All applicants must have a BSc (Eng) degree in Electronics or any other closely related and appropriate engineering field. In addition, the following will apply:

• A PhD in an appropriate area
• Evidence of excellent teaching experience and leadership in curriculum development in a relevant field at a tertiary level
• Excellent and sustained publication of independent research in quality scientific journals, appropriate for the level
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful supervision of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level
• Excellent and sustained track record of successful attraction of external research grants
• Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department/School/College/University, which includes mentorship and coaching
• Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or eligible for such registration.