Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor: Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
Supervise final year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students;
Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals;
Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group;
Expand existing research programmes;
Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).
Minimum Requirements

• Lecturer
  • A BEng degree in mechanical engineering from a University of which the undergraduate programme is recognized by the Washington Accord or is recognized by ECSA to be substantial equivalent;
  • A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering that follows on the previous qualification (described in the previous point);
  • The Master’s degree and publications should be to aligned to one of the research foci in the Department.
• Senior Lecturer
  • Same as for Lecturer, plus;
  • A PhD degree in Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
  • Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the research groups in the Department;
  • A proven research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals. At least two years tertiary education experience or 2 years related industry experience;
  • A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, and supervision of Masters students.
• Associate Professor
  • Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus;
  • At least six years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
  • A record of previous undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
  • A well-establish and nationally recognised research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals.

Competencies (skills And Knowledge)

• Advanced instrumentation, testing, data processing and analysis for field testing.
• Measurement using advanced sensors such as Lidar, Radar, vision, image correlation etc.
• Good computer skills (e.g. Matlab, C++, simulation)
• Electronics interest and background in control, measurement and actuation (mechatronics)
• Embedded controller programming (e.g. C++, Linux etc.)

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Evidence of teaching excellence;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s needs in areas such as mechatronics, control systems, dynamics, vehicle dynamics and vibration;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• NRF rating or have applied for one.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED / UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your 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.