Job Vacancies at Durban University of Technology

Minimum requirements

• At PhD in Horticulture/ Horticultural Science/ Plant Science/ Botany or plant science- related field
• At least 3 years teaching and/or professional experience in the field of horticulture, preferably in ornamental horticulture

Additional requirements

• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in the field of sustainable horticulture 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage industry partners, staff and
• Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings will be an added advantage.
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in evening and during weekends as required.

Summary of duties 

• Lecture horticulture and landscape related modules or other related modules as deemed necessary by the Head of Department;
• Conduct practicals, develop appropriate teaching aids and perform theoretical and practical assessments for students;
• Assist in the curriculum development and writing of appropriate course material;
• Participate in departmental activities including research, departmental meetings and community engagement;
• Perform administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department;
• Community liaison and outreach work as required;
• Acquire research funding and build a research portfolio within the field of horticulture and plant biodiversity.
• Supervise students doing research or on-campus practical

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Senior Lecturer

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• A Degree in Chemical Engineering (e.g. BTech, BEng, BSc Eng, Advanced Diploma).
• At least 5 years teaching experience / professional.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed.
• Evidence of at least one completed postgraduate supervision.
• Good communication and lecturing
• A strong passion for teaching and
• Registrable as a professional engineer or engineering technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Summary of duties 

• Teach Chemical Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate
• Development of learning material for different
• Actively involved in research and research
• Active participation in industrial
• Knowledge of online learning software, g. Moodle, Ms Teams.
• Participation in community engagement
• Assist with administrative duties as
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

Associate Professor

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• A Degree in Chemical Engineering (e.g. BTech, BEng, Eng, Advanced Diploma).
• At least 7 years teaching experience / professional
• A minimum of seven DHET accredited publication/creative outputs over the preceding three
• Successful postgraduate supervision of at least two Masters’ students and one Doctorate
• The standard achieved in each of the abovementioned must be of a high
• Recipient of grant
• Evidence of leadership in community organizations and participation in activities in the wider community relating specifically to the academic discipline of the candidate and/or involvement in significant activities in professional, cultural, religious, sporting, development, and other
• Bibliometric to evaluate the quality of research
• Registrable as a professional engineer or engineering technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

 Summary of duties 

• Teach Chemical Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate
• Development of learning material for different
• Actively involved in research and research
• Active participation in industrial
• Knowledge of online learning software, g. Moodle, Ms Teams.
• Participation in community engagement
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of department.
• Additional requirements 
• Exceptional knowledge of his or her subject matter/discipline.
• Excellent classroom and tutorial
• Effective utilization of innovative teaching and assessment
• Very good communication and human relations
• Excellent performance as an academic advisor who encourages active learning among
• Effective design and development of
• Papers presented at subject conferences (nationally or internationally).
• Examination of postgraduate students and other indications of peer-reviewed
• Management of research projects/programs.
• Recognition by professional and industrial
• Initiation of high-level courses, development of education methodology, advanced seminars, etc.
• Proven achievement in professional research, creative activities, scholarly writings, and participation in professional activities.

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Minimum requirements 

• D-Eng. / D-Tech / PhD qualification in mechanical engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years teaching/professional
• Evidence of research and postgraduate research

 Additional requirements

• Strong in the Fluid Mechanics and/or Thermodynamics knowledge area(s)
• Good Publications Record
• Good communication and lecturing skills
• A strong passion for teaching and research
• Professional registration with council

 Summary of duties

• Teaching, assessing and supervision at all levels. 
• Development of learning materials.
• The successful candidate is expected to supervise and/or be actively involved in research
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative as delegated.
• Assess experiential training requirements of students.