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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Pavement Engineering

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Stellenbosch University

Civil Engineering · Engineering

Western Cape Senior Lecturer Posted 16 hours ago Ref ING05/329/0826
Civil Engineering Engineering Senior Lecturer Doctorate Degree

Job overview

Teaching and Curriculum Development: Contribute to undergraduate Civil Engineering programme curriculum, with focus on Pavement Engineering and other departmental areas aligned with expertise and needs.

Research Programme: Establish and maintain active research in Pavement Engineering through peer-reviewed publications, secure external research funding, and contribute to national and international research profile.

Postgraduate Supervision: Supervise and mentor postgraduate students; contribute to growth and development of the Department’s postgraduate programme.

Academic Leadership: Perform academic leadership, administration, and service activities within Department, Faculty, University, and the engineering profession.

Collaborative Engagement: Contribute to collaborative research, industry engagement, consulting activities, continuing professional development (CPD), and technology transfer initiatives.

Laboratory Support: Support development, utilisation, and continuous improvement of the Pavement and Geotechnical Research Laboratory (PGRL), including laboratory-based research, specialist testing services, and supervision of laboratory-based postgraduate research.

Requirements

  • BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering from reputable university, enabling registration as Professional Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
  • Background in Roads/Civil Engineering with either: (a) doctorate degree in relevant engineering field with at least five years’ proven experience in tertiary education/research environment; OR (b) MEng/MSc degree combined with at least eight years’ industry experience, with focus on pavement engineering
  • Research track record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications
  • Expertise in pavement engineering including pavement design, construction, materials, monitoring and performance, maintenance and rehabilitation, infrastructure asset management
  • Excellent academic study record
  • Record of successful supervision of postgraduate students
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively within diverse, multilingual and multicultural teams

About the institution

Stellenbosch University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, seeks to appoint a collaborative and ambitious academic to join a strong teaching and research team with significant undergraduate and postgraduate student cohorts.

The incumbent will work in Pavement Engineering with industry and/or research experience in planning, design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and management of road infrastructure in South Africa and internationally.

The Department values integration of teaching, research, and professional practice to strengthen engineering education, advance the discipline, and enhance industry engagement.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” before or on the closing date.

Required documentation:

  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter (maximum two pages) motivating how academic, research and/or professional experience has prepared applicant for position, and outlining contribution to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, research, and industry engagement within Pavement Engineering Research Group
  • Electronic copies of all academic qualifications and transcripts
  • Names and email addresses of at least three academic and/or professional referees

Enquiries:

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. If no feedback received after four to six weeks of closing date, application was unsuccessful.

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Pavement Engineering

Closes 7 Sep 2026

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