Job Details
- Expires 30 October 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: ING04/276/0923
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: October 26th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Lecturer / Junior Lecturer: Department of Chemical Engineering
(Two-year fixed-term contract appointment)
Ref. ING04/276/0923
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers an outstanding undergraduate programme in Chemical Engineering and undertakes innovative research in the areas of Bioresource Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, Separations Technology, Water Technology and Machine Learning. A limited number of two-year fixed-term contract positions as Junior Lecturer or Lecturer are available on a part-time basis (typically 20 - 30 hours per week) in the Department.
Appointment on a full-time basis can be discussed under specific circumstances. These positions are aimed at strengthening the undergraduate teaching offering in the Department.
Job Description
Duties:
- Teaching and administration of undergraduate engineering modules;
- Supervision of final year engineering projects;
- Collaboration with existing research groups within the Department;
- Performing support, administrative and representative roles in the Department.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a strong academic record from a reputable university, and accredited by ECSA for registration as a Professional Engineer;
- Excellent written and verbal language and communication skills in at least English, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and to teach the courses and modules of a typical
- undergraduate chemical engineering programme;
- Good interpersonal skills and an excellent ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team.
Junior Lecturer:
- An appropriate master's degree (typically MEng or MScEng) from a recognised academic university, or at least three years' relevant industrial experience.
Lecturer:
- A doctoral degree in chemical engineering from a recognised academic university.
Recommendation:
- Appropriate industry experience;
- Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate level.
Application Requirement
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Christie Dorfling on 021 808 3674, or at dorfling@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Commencement Date: 1 January 2024
Closing Date: 30 October 2023
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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