Job Details
- Expires 30 May 18 days left to apply
- Reference number: ING04/093/0425
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: May 5th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Lecturer OR Junior Lecturer nGAP: Department of Chemical Engineering
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. ING04/093/0425
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) offers an outstanding undergraduate programme in chemical engineering and undertakes impactful, innovative research that is recognised internationally. The Department wishes to appoint an academic who can provide a strong academic contribution and can develop further in the field of reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production, sustainable chemical engineering, or related research areas of relevance to the Department of Chemical Engineering. The incumbent will be appointed in accordance with the regulations of the new Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) and will be required to complete a PhD if they do not yet hold a doctoral qualification.
Job Description
Duties:
- Teaching and administration of undergraduate chemical engineering modules.
- Execution of fundamental and applied research, focused on the research areas related to reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production and sustainable chemical engineering, both independently and in collaboration with existing research groups within the Department.
- Supervision of final year research projects as well as postgraduate researchers in the research areas listed above.
- Technology transfer to the industry and broader community.
- Performing support, administrative and representative roles in the Department.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
For Junior Lecturer:
- An applicable four-year bachelor’s degree (such as BEng or BScEng) in chemical engineering, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) to qualify for registration as a professional engineer, from a reputable university and completed in the minimum time.
- An appropriate research master’s degree (MEng or MScEng) in chemical engineering, with a research theme related to reactor engineering and catalytic processes in the context of green chemicals production and sustainable chemical engineering, from a reputable university.
- An excellent academic track-record.
- The ability and desire to complete a PhD in engineering on a part-time basis within four years.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English.
- The ability to teach courses and modules as part of the typical undergraduate chemical engineering programme.
- Good interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team.
- Appointments must adhere to nGAP requirements (https://www.ngap.co.za).
For Lecturer, in addition to the requirements for Junior Lecturer:
- A doctoral degree in chemical engineering from a reputable university, and previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level; OR
- At least three years’ technical or research experience in industry in a relevant field of expertise, with a proven ability to plan and conduct projects independently.
Recommendations:
- Registration as a professional engineer with ECSA.
- Evidence of research outputs such as published peer-reviewed journal articles.
- An NRF rating as a young researcher.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties: 01 July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 30 May 2025
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 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan of the University and that of the specific environment, only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.
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.
