Job Details
- Expires 26 August 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: ING05/186/0724
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: August 12th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Civil Engineering focused on
Water and Wastewater Treatment
or
Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
(Two posts)
Ref. ING05/186/0724
Two vacancies will become available in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU). The Department trains a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and has unique laboratory facilities for research in the various fields of Water Engineering. This appointment is aimed at supporting this research area through teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of Water Engineering.
Job Description
Duties:
- With reference to the various subdisciplines of Water Engineering, the incumbent will be expected to:
- Teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
- Conduct top-level research and publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals;
- Supervise and guide research work of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- Generate funding in support of this research activity, including bursaries, laboratory maintenance, and other expenses;
- Perform academic and departmental administration.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
Lecturer:
- An applicable BEng or BScEng degree enabling professional registration as Professional Engineer (Civil) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
- A background in
(a) Water and Wastewater Treatment, or
(b) Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering,
with EITHER an appropriate PhD in Engineering from an accredited national or international tertiary institution in a field closely aligned with the required background,
OR an appropriate MEng/MSc degree with at least three years’ proven experience in industry with a focus closely aligned with the required background;
- Demonstrated research track record;
- An excellent academic study record in Engineering;
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Senior Lecturer:
- An applicable BEng or BScEng degree enabling professional registration as Professional Engineer (Civil) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
- A background in
(a) Water and Wastewater Treatment, or
(b) Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering,
with EITHER an appropriate PhD in Engineering from an accredited national or international tertiary institution in a field closely aligned with the required background, and with at least five years’ proven experience in a tertiary education / research environment,
OR an appropriate MEng/MSc degree with at least eight years’ proven experience in industry with a focus closely aligned with the required background;
- Research track record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and postgraduate supervision;
- An excellent academic study record in Engineering;
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Associate Professor:
- An applicable BEng or BScEng degree enabling professional registration as Professional Engineer (Civil) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
- Active registration as Professional Engineer (Civil) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
- A background in
(a) Water and Wastewater Treatment, or
(b) Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering, with
an appropriate PhD in Engineering from an accredited national or international tertiary institution in a field closely aligned with the required background, and with at least eight years’ proven experience in a tertiary education / research environment;
- Research track record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and postgraduate supervision;
- An excellent academic study record in Engineering;
- Good interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Recommendations:
- Previous tertiary teaching experience, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- A record in establishing or operating an externally funded research environment;
- A high level of independence and self-motivation;
- The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment.
Application Requirement
IMPORTANT: To help the panel in assessing your suitability for the position, please include a cover letter, detailing how you believe you meet the requirements for the position, and whether you satisfy the recommendations.
Commencement of duties: 01 January 2025
Closing date: 26 August 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof. NPJ De Koker on 021 808 4434, or at ndekoker@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
The 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 SU’s institutional EE Plan Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
