Open Roles at Durban University Of Technology

Senior Lecturer

The Department of Information Technology hosts the Luban Workshop in collaboration with Taijin Vocational Institute (TVI) of China.  These are specialist labs for 3D printing and NB IOT, giving students and researchers access to new technology, providing space for innovation and entrepreneurship.  This unique environment, as well as many other initiatives, in collaboration projects across continents provides an exciting employment opportunity.

Minimum requirements:

• A completed Doctorate Degree, and an undergraduate study in the field of Information Technology, Information Systems,  Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 5 years lecturing experience in Higher education teaching at undergraduate and/or post graduate level.*
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published at least three research outputs in the preceding three years (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.).*
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level.

NOTE:

• Applicants with Doctoral qualifications who do not meet requirements marked by * may be considered for a Lecturer position but must meet the experience requirement of having 3 years of teaching experience at tertiary level.

Summary of Duties:

• Required to lecture in Information Technology discipline (any of the following): Programming and programming languages, Data Structures, Operating systems, Networks, Cybersecurity, Human Computer Interaction, Ethics, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Research Methodology.
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Publication and ongoing research
• Participate in research development
• Participate in curriculum development
• Engage in community/External Engagement Services including playing an active role in the functioning of Professional and subject related associations.
• Develop and write study material.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies:

• Strong background in programming and programming languages
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Good research skills
• Strong team orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Administration and management skills
• Strong student focus
• Professional/ technical knowledge and skills

go to method of application »

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/D Tech Qualification in Business and Information Management/Business Administration/Business Management/ Information Management or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at a university*
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published at least three research outputs in the preceding three years (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.).*
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level.

 NOTE:

Applicants with Doctoral qualifications who do not meet requirements marked by * may be considered for a Lecturer position but must meet the experience requirement of having 3 years of teaching experience at tertiary level.

 Additional Requirements

• Collaboration with local and international
• Design and development of curricula
• Proficiency in blended teaching and Learning
• Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement
• Demonstrate innovative thinking, teaching and learning skills

 Summary of Duties

• Prepare, conduct, and assess Business and Information Management or related subjects/modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Design e-learning courses
• Set and mark assessment and exam papers
• Plan and organize educational field trips of groups of students
• Conduct cross-disciplinary teaching within the departmental programme offerings
• Re-curriculate syllabi and/or deal with administrative and academic matters pertaining to the department
• Aid with registration and student orientation
• To assist HOD in department administration

 Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational and Planning skill
• Good research skills
• Strong skills orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Administrative and management skills
• Continuous learning
• Strong learning
• Professional teaching/teaching knowledge and skills
• Learning Management System (LMS) Skills

go to method of application »

Minimum requirements:

An NQF level 9 Architectural degree (e.g. M. Arch). A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline may be considered provided that a foundational NQF level 7 architectural qualification has also been achieved.

• Lecturing / professional experience at PrArch level or a combination thereof that adds up to at least 3 years.
• Experience in managing the implementation of architectural-related software and hardware
• Expertise in BIM software application, specifically related to workflow.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• SACAP accredited primary qualifications.
• Good communication skills.
• Acumen towards operating with defined systems and requirements.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Demonstration of willingness to complete a doctorate qualification.
• Experience in curriculum development
• Team player with an interest in moving the department towards excellence.
• Practice-based experience with in-depth construction technology knowledge
• Implementing and running community engagement projects as part of employment at an educational institution.
• An existing interest in 4IR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related aspects of Computational Architecture

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Curriculum development.
• Development of teaching and learning material.
• Lecturing, assessment and supervision.
• Engaging in research and publications focused on the field of 4IR, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related aspects of Computational Architecture
• Facilitating departmental community engagement projects.
• Assistance with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
• Participating in broader institutional fora
• Development and implementation of Department 4IR technologies in its programmes and research activities.

go to method of application »

SENIOR TECHNICIAN (Ref. M613)

 Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelors-Degree or equivalent Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related.
• At least 3 years technical professional/industrial experience.

Additional Recommendations:

• Experience with Thermal Analysis equipment or Electron Microscopy.
• Primary qualifications accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa
• Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace
• Strong inter-personal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
• A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs and creative development of laboratory.
• Aptitude to learn engineering application software, and to improve and engage in professional development activities.
• Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the
• Experience with CNC machines will be an added benefit.

Duties:

• Operation of the Thermal Analysis equipment (DSC, TGA, DMA), Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
• Perform testing and analysis for undergraduate and postgraduate students, DUT staff, students and staff from other universities, and clients from industry.
• Oversee operations of all laboratories/workshops in the department.
• Manage and monitor all laboratory/workshop staff.
• Ensure laboratories under management control, are maintained in full functional state and safe working conditions to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of students’ practicals and projects.
• Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting tasks on departmental hardware facilities and software tools.
• Maintain an inventory of all laboratory equipment, control the issuing of equipment and consumable stock usage, and coordinate the purchase of consumable and capital items.
• Assist with administrative duties such as venue set-up for seminars, lectures, practicals and be actively involved in the development of our laboratories, with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Assist academic staff in regularly assessing student's performance through practical.
• Provide resources and technical support to students for their practicals and
• Be actively involved in supporting Research and Entrepreneurial activities in the
• Serve as Invigilator for examinations and tests under the Chief.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Representative as delegate.

go to method of application »

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelors-Degree or equivalent Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or closely related.
• 1-year related experience 

Additional Recommendations:

• Primary qualifications accredited by a professional body such as the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Good communication, effective people management skills and adherence to workplace etiquette.
• Strong inter-personal skills in managing students of diversity and working with a diverse pool of staff.
• A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs and creative development of laboratory.
• Aptitude to learn engineering application software, improve, and engage in professional development activities.
• Good track record of academic progression and/or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the Department.
• Suitably qualified female candidates are hereby encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Operation of Departmental specialized laboratory equipment in the research laboratories including Thermal analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Materials Science Lab.
• The successful candidate would be required to provide support in serving of both the undergrad and post-graduate students with respect to experimental activities for academic / projects / entrepreneurial purposes.
• Actively be involved in supporting both Research and Entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of DUT community / Industry partners / external stakeholders.
• Ensures laboratories under management control are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of research experiments and/or projects.
• Provide resources and technical support to students for their practical's and serve as Invigilator for examinations and tests under the Chief Invigilator
• Carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment, including repair and changing of components.
• Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting tasks on Departmental hardware facilities and software tools.