Academic Professional in Mechanical Engineering

4 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Location

The campus is situated in a serene area, surrounded by a nature reserve and countryside, on the outskirts of the city of Gqeberha, one of the more peaceful cities in South Africa. The campus is one kilometer from the Indian Ocean where dolphins and whales can be regularly seen. On campus, vervet monkeys, mongooses and buck can be seen. Mountains are readily accessible a little way inland. Traffic is usually light and parking plentiful. The weather is typically sunny with occasional rainy spells.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this academic post is to develop and facilitate learning and teaching, the acquisition of knowledge and skills for learners within the Mechanical Engineering profession at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. To participate in, contribute, conduct and lead research and innovation, to develop research capacity, do postgraduate supervision in the department. To contribute to engagement and service to the community, discipline, and the profession, and to be involved in the core functions of the Nelson Mandela University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Facilitate learning and teaching programmes, processes, and objectives in line with the professional body requirements
  • Develop the research capacity and output of the department;
  • Contribute to the publication output of the department;
  • Develop the academic and practical capacity of the students;
  • Supervise postgraduate students and projects
  • Mentor students intensively;
  • Practical and technical ability in the mechanical engineering field;
  • Highly motivated and diligent working style;
  • Perform administration including preparation for and participation in quality review and accreditation processes

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • In-depth knowledge of the theory and application in at least two of the fields of: Design, Thermodynamics, Control systems and Fluids.
  • Preferable experience in teaching and facilitating learning at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
  • Candidates must have conducted research in the areas of drone technology and/or renewable energy.
  • Ability to facilitate learning and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and in multi-cultural environments.
  • Contribute to the creation of knowledge through research, innovation and engagement.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to facilitate modules across departments.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the post of Lecturer, candidates must have:

  1. Relevant Master's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with two years academic or related experience.

or 4-year BSc/BEng/BEngTechHon in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, with three years academic or relevant experience, AND registered with ECSA as a professional (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng)

  1. Candidates who are in possession of a relevant Master's degree and who are not registered with ECSA, must be eligible and willing to register as Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng within 12 months of appointment;
  2. Preferable undergraduate level teaching experience in a relevant field.

iii. Significant hands-on experience in relevant fields as per department needs.

In order to be considered for appointment to the post of Senior Lecturer, candidates must have:

  1. Relevant Doctoral degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with 4 years academic or related experience; if not registered with ECSA, must be eligible and willing to register as PrEng/Pr Tech Eng within 12 months of appointment;
  2. with high level teaching experience in any two of the relevant fields;
    1. Significant research having been conducted in related research fields that align with department research areas;
    2. Must have successfully supervised and graduated postgraduate students;
    3. Must have a track record and published in DHET accredited conferences and/or journals
    4. Significant hands-on experience in the relevant fields.

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