Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering / Design (1x Post) at University of the Witwatersrand

SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING/DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At the Senior Lecturer level, a Doctoral degree in Structural Engineering / Design with a focus on Steel Structures is essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering is also required.
• The successful candidate will possess a strong research interest in structural dynamics and numerical modeling, a developing track record of research outputs in refereed publications of internationally excellent quality, and evidence of successful postgraduate student supervision.
• Additionally, a record of teaching in a university environment is essential.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng), or eligibility for registration with ECSA, is also required (https://www.ecsa.co.za/register/).

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• An NRF rating, a record of securing research funding, relevant industry experience, and evidence of research collaborations would be advantageous.

YOUR ROLE:

• To teach discipline-related engineering courses as well as other basic civil engineering topics at undergraduate level.
• To supervise the research of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To lead a postgraduate coursework programme.
• To contribute towards research and innovation through publications in high-quality outlets, including conference proceedings, journal papers, and book chapters.

YOUR ROLE:

• The same as for Senior Lecturer, plus.
• Develop and sustain a productive research programme.
• Maintain a record of high-quality research outputs including books and journal papers.
• Be actively involved in research, innovation and impact at a national and international level, as well as contributing to the School’s activities.
• Provide mentorship to emerging researchers in the School and Faculty.
• Contribute effectively to the administrative processes and committee structures of the School, including taking on leadership roles and where appropriate, managing initiatives which facilitate School, Faculty or University performance.