Lecturer - Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidate to:

• Teach core modules in chemical engineering (e.g. Materials & energy balance, transport phenemona, process synthesis and analysis, chemical engineering design, environmental safety engineering, etc) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department;
• Supervise final year undergraduate BEng project students, BEngHons/BScHons students;
• Supervise masters and doctoral students if already holding a PhD degree.
• Be actively involved in a research group/unit focusing on the application of concepts of chemical/process engineering in sustainable environment and water utilisation processes/sustainable and efficient energy processes/ advanced and applied materials/process design and optimisation and publish in leading accredited journals in the field;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support his/her research activities and that of the group he/she associates with;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• A BEng/BScEng degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline from a university of which the undergraduate programme is registrable with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
• A Masters’ degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline that follows on the previous qualification;
• Research experience in chemical engineering, in particular in application of concepts of chemical/process engineering in sustainable environment and water utilisation processes/sustainable and efficient energy processes/ advanced and applied materials/process design and optimisation;
• Publications in accredited journals or conferences;
• Industry related experience within the field.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching experience (at least 1 year) in higher institution;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs;
• Preference will be given to candidates who already hold a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or in a closely related discipline or at the final stage (e.g. 3rd year) of his/her doctoral degree programme in Chemical Engineering or in a closely related discipline
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;

In applying for this post, the candidate must attach the following document to his/her application:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and areas of teaching and research expertise/interests;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• A brief teaching portfolio;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2023