Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• To teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• To supervise both undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD).
• To conduct research in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, and electronics communications (Micro-Nano Electronics, RF, Electronic communication, wireless communication, and telecommunication, etc.) which articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• To assist the department with minimum administrative duties.
• To acquire research grants both nationally and internationally through NRF and other funding organisations.
• To be able to engage in research collaboration with colleagues in the department as well as in other institutions: local or abroad and industries.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or closely related field with at least two (2) years’ industry experience.
• Three (3) years or more proven experience in undergraduate teaching.
• Three (3) years or more evidence and proven experience in postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence and proven track-record of publication in journals and/or conference proceedings.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or in advanced stage of this process.
• Track record of postgraduate research supervision and publications in the relevant field.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning Innovative teaching and research techniques incorporating technology.
• Evidence of research outputs and proven track record of postgraduate supervision at Master’s level or higher.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating will be an added advantage.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing interest of the department.
• Teaching experience in a Higher Education institution.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with high level of proficiency in English.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• A flexible and versatile team player who will work and excel in any environment.
• Highly organised and efficient with excellent follow-through abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and Integrity.
• Good listening skills and practice patience.
• Good people management and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment.

Apply by: 8 March 2026