Senior Lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
SENIOR LECTURER: Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

• The Wits School of Education is seeking to appoint a suitable candidate at Senior Lecturer level to contribute to the School’s Initial Teacher Education and postgraduate programmes. The suitable candidate will be expected to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervise postgraduate research, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of Engineering Technology, and Engineering Graphics and Design in FET as a school subject. The senior lecturer will be expected to teach fundamental skills required for all aspects of technical drawing, the ability to perceive and visualize parts, and to interpret different views of an object, and conduct research in the growing area of research in smart classrooms, digital technology integration in teaching and learning, creating digital teaching and learning materials, and developing innovative pedagogy with technology. In addition, successful candidates will be encouraged to collaborate in areas of teachers’ content knowledge and their pedagogical skills, integration of knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and prepare pre-service teachers to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms, secure research funding and teaching experiencing. Exciting possibilities exist for a successful applicant to join us in an established and vibrant community of educators and researchers at Wits.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• The successful candidate must meet the following criteria to be appointed:
•     A PhD in Technology with concentration in Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD); Mechanical Technology, or any other related technical subjects with experience in FET phase Engineering Graphics and Design, and evidence of research and knowledge of EGD as a school subject.
•     Evidence of research and successful postgraduate supervision and at least five years applicable practical, teaching and research experience. 
•     Using CAD systems for the creation of 3D models including surface modelling and technical 2D drawings.
•     Experience in robotics and developing new methods and algorithms for improving existing robots or creating new ones will be an added advantage.
•     Evidence of teaching at university level especially on creative concept designs, utilising free hand sketches to communicate engineering concepts and functions.
•     Experience in using multi-media presentation software to enhance teaching and learning in varying contexts of the South African classrooms and the development of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of EGD and Mechanical Technology. 
•     Experience in programming robots to perform specific tasks such as picking up objects with robotic hands and responding to changes in its environment will be an added advantage.
•     Experience in using Learning Management Systems to develop instructional content and expand access to instructional activities.
•     Candidate must have strong commitment to both undergraduate & postgraduate education and research.
•     Excellent computer skills and demonstrable knowledge of integrating Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools in their teaching and the ability to develop digital learning materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•     Develop research agenda, publish in accredited scholarly journals, and secure external funding to support research and postgraduate students.
•     Supervision of postgraduate students to completion. 
•     Contribute to the values of the school: teaching excellence, inclusivity, digital innovation, student success, etc.
•     Contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
•     Coordinate courses and programmes in the school including participating in committees.
•     Should have strong technical mathematical and drawing skills required to study the fundamentals of engineering technology.
•     An ability and willingness to work in teams.

Remuneration:

• Dependent on qualifications and relevant experience.