Professor (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Science) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• In addition to lecturing at under- and postgraduate level, the appointee will be expected to supervise under- and postgraduate students, take part in community engagement efforts, be involved in other departmental activities and conduct and supervise research as a part of a Research Group in the Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science.

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing at under- and postgraduate level in the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science.
• Supervision of final year undergraduate / capstone project students.
• Engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning, using innovative teaching practices and a blended learning approach including the utilisation of technology assisted teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Conducting and supervision of a Research, including supervision of postgraduate students on a Master’s and Doctoral level and postdoctoral research fellows in the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Conducting leading research producing recognised research outputs (ISI-/IBSS-listed journals).
• Actively participating in administration tasks of the department including but not limited to administration related to teaching, supervision, research and community engagement initiatives.
• Be actively involved in national and global collaboration opportunities, both research and teaching and learning initiatives.
• Advance the discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering through industrial engagement, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations / professional societies.

Minimum requirements

• PhD (NQF level 10) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Master’s in Engineering (MEng, NQF level 9) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, NQF level 8) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 10 years industrial and/or academic experience in the Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering field.
• Registered Professional Engineer, Candidate Professional Engineer or eligible to be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Documented proof of own industrial and/or academic research and strong evidence of research growth potential.
• Track record of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Broad Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science disciplinary knowledge, skills and competencies

Recommendations:

• Noteworthy career in the Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering industry or Higher Education institution.
• Relevant evidence of discipline advancement and / or community engagement projects.
• Teaching and research experience in a Higher Education institution.
• Evidence of research outputs and strong research profile.
• Proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s and Doctoral level.
• Currently NRF-rated, or on track to be rated in the next 1-2 years.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the Department.
• External research funding as primary investigator

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good communication skills written and verbal with a high level of proficiency in English.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and experience with the integration of ITC in teaching and learning.
• Ability to be a flexible team player with good team-oriented skills and to work as a member of a Research Group, Department and Faculty.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research and community engagement.
• Sound problem-solving, analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to teach in multidisciplinary fields