Vacant Positions at Durban University of Technology

 Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be in the 3rd or 4th year of their PhD

 Additional Requirements:

• 2 years post-graduate experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience as a tutor, lecturer, teaching assistant, or involvement in academic support.
• Emerging research trajectories such as publications, conference presentations, or an emerging research profile.
• Strong analytical, communication, and academic writing skills.
• Evidence of community engagement or involvement in professional/industry bodies.
• Commitment to transformation, innovation, and advancing knowledge in their field.
• Familiarity with higher education teaching methodologies and learning technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within academic teams and under mentorship.

 Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Mechanical Engineering and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Mechanical Engineering courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods. 
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the department, faculty, and university goals. 
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

 Closing Date 17 March 2026

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LECTURER (4 POSTS)

Each post is reserved for one of the following specialisations:

• Natural Sciences
• Technology
• Languages
• Economic Management Sciences (EMS)

The School seeks emerging scholars with strong teaching capability and a clear research development trajectory aligned to DUT’s scholarly expectations.

 Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the specialisation
• Registration for, or clear commitment toward completion of, a PhD
• Evidence of university-level teaching experience (3 years) or strong teaching readiness
• Emerging research output or demonstrable research potential
• Capacity to engage with schools and community-based educational initiatives

 Strategic Expectations

The successful candidates will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching
• Contribute to curriculum renewal and pedagogical innovation
• Develop a sustained research trajectory leading to accredited publications
• Progress toward doctoral completion within an agreed timeframe
• Participate in supervision at Honours level (as appropriate)
• Contribute to academic administration and collegial governance

Closing Date 13 March 2026

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SENIOR LECTURER (1 POST)

• Specialisation: Technology OR Languages OR Economic Management Sciences (EMS)
• The School invites applications from accomplished academics committed to strengthening research productivity and postgraduate growth within their discipline.

 Minimum Requirements

• A completed PhD in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the identified specialisation
• Minimum 5 years university-level teaching experience
• Evidence of accredited research output aligned to DUT benchmarks
• Demonstrated involvement in postgraduate supervision
• Experience in curriculum development and programme coordination
• Engagement in community-responsive educational initiatives

 Strategic Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching excellence
• Strengthen the School’s research profile
• Support postgraduate supervision and growth
• Participate in collaborative research initiatives
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and academic leadership

 Closing Date 13 March 2026

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PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POST)

• Specialisation: Natural Sciences OR Technology OR Languages OR Economic Management Sciences (EMS)**
• The School seeks a distinguished scholar or emerging academic leader committed to advancing transformative teacher education. This appointment represents a strategic investment in strengthening research intensity, postgraduate growth, and scholarly impact within the School.

Minimum Requirements: Professor

• PhD in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the specialisation
• Minimum 10 years of sustained academic experience
• Established record of high-quality research output with demonstrable national and international recognition
• Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral candidates to completion
• Evidence of academic leadership and research capacity-building
• Participation in externally funded research initiatives
• Strong community-engaged and socially responsive scholarship

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• PhD in Education or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of progressive academic experience
• Demonstrated research productivity with growing national and/or international visibility
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision
• Participation in collaborative research and scholarly networks
• Contribution to curriculum innovation and academic citizenship

Strategic Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Provide intellectual and scholarly leadership
• Strengthen research output and collaborative networks
• Expand postgraduate enrolment and supervision capacity
• Contribute to grant development and research partnerships
• Advance curriculum transformation aligned to African-centred and context-responsive education
• Mentor early-career academics

Closing Date 13 March 2026