Senior Lecturer at Durban University of Technology

Senior Lecturer

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD / Doctorate qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering (e.g. BTech, BEng, BSc Eng, Advanced Diploma, MSc or MEng).
• At least 5 years teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision at least one MEng graduate.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and 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 students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
• Registered or qualifies for registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional knowledge of his or her subject matter/discipline.
• Excellent classroom and tutorial performance.
• Effective utilization of innovative teaching and assessment methods.
• Very good communication and human relations skills.
• Excellent performance as an academic advisor who encourages active learning among students.
• Effective design and development of curriculum.
• Papers presented at subject conferences (nationally or internationally).
• Examination of postgraduate students and other indications of peer-reviewed activities.
• Management of research projects/programs.
• Recognition by professional and industrial communities.
• 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.