Lecturer - Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

• Conduct research in a highly productive manner, and to expand existing research programmes, as well as to publish research articles in the foremost internationally accredited journals;
• Acquire research funding outside the University. In addition, the successful candidates will be responsible for:
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
  • Supervision of postgraduate Master's and Doctoral students;
  • Supervision of students in Design and Project;
  • Assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, plus
• A Master's degree in mechanical engineering that follows on the previous qualification (described in the previous point) plus
• The topics of the Master's degree and publications should be aligned to one of the three research foci in the Department.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Appropriate teaching and research skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Registration as a professional engineer

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 medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

CLOSING DATE: 2 September 2019

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES (relating to post content): Prof JP Meyer, Tel: (012) 420 3104

ENQUIRIES (application related): Mrs E Greyling, Tel: (012) 420 2100

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2019, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.