With approximately 30 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritizes the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possibl...
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Senior Lecturer - Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Doctoral Degree or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of teaching/professional experience.
Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, with at least 3 DHET accredited publications in the past 3 years.
Experience in General Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Machines, and Engineering Design.
Additional requirements
Good communication and lecturing skills.
A strong passion for teaching and research.
Professional registration with ECSA.
Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.
Eligible to start applying for NRF rating.
Evidence of some external funding.
Able to lecture subjects of Power Electronics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Electrical Machines,Power Systems, and/ or High Voltage Engineering
Summary of Duties
Teaching, assessing, and supervising at all relevant levels.
Responsible for at least two modules per semester in accordance with fair workload distribution. This may include one B Eng Tech Honours level module a semester after hours (part-time) once a week.
Development of learning materials and subject files for different courses.
Supervise B Eng Tech and B Eng Tech Honours projects and be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
To lead, or contribute to, curriculum design.
To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
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