Senior Lecturer.2.01 at University of the Witwatersrand

DESCRIPTION:

• The School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering invites applications for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering, on a 100% full-time basis.
• The appointment will strengthen teaching, supervision, research, and curriculum development in Mechatronics Engineering, with a particular focus on undergraduate teaching.
• The successful candidate will contribute to core areas, including integrated mechatronic system design, mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, actuators, control, embedded systems, automation, and robotics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

•  An earned PhD in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related field is essential.
• The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship, research activity, and postgraduate supervision in a mechatronics-related field, undergraduate teaching experience, and engagement with industry or the profession.
• A record of research funding and a National Research Foundation rating would be advantageous. Teaching experience in core undergraduate Mechatronic Engineering subjects will be an advantage. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in South Africa is required if not already registered: https://www.ecsa.co.za.

DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, industry engagement, and academic service, aligned with the appointment percentage.
• For a 100% full-time appointment, duties include undergraduate teaching, particularly in higher years of study Mechatronics Engineering; laboratory and project-based learning; undergraduate and postgraduate supervision; research outputs; innovation outputs; participation in funded or applied engineering projects; curriculum development; industry and professional engagement; academic administration; and academic life of the School.

Closing date: 20 July 2026