Lecturer: Chemical Engineering

Faculty- Engineering- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Chemical Engineering- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 20/10/2024- Job PurposeLecturing Chemical Engineering Subjects, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Chemical Engineering. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A Master’s qualification in Chemical Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering. - A PhD in Chemical Engineering or progress towards the completion of the qualification will be an advantage. - At least two years relevant lecturing experience in higher education or 2 years industry related experience. - Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or a commitment to be registered within 12 months of being appointed. - Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities**Academic Development and Teaching**: - The preparation and lecturing of specific instructional offerings at all levels as required. - Contribute towards the review of assessments methods. - Implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success. - Supervise and mentor students at all levels as required. **Administration**: - Assist in all departmental administration duties and/or responsibilities **Internal/External Liaison**: - Participate in co-operative education activities. - Assist in programme marketing by liaising with schools, school visits, preparation of marketing material. **Research**: - Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.\ - Secure funding for research purposes Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to, but not limited to: - the curriculum programmes that are linked to Chemical Engineering - Teaching & learning - Curriculum development, - Academic development, - Academic administration, - Conducting research, - Participation in ECSA/CHE or any other accreditation, - Participation in Quality Assurance activities, - Participation in Industry Advisory Committees & partnerships, - Personal & professional development, - Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives, - Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HOD: Chemical Engineering - Competencies- Demonstrable lecturing ability - Understanding of good assessment practices - Knowledge of curriculum development - Computer literacy with good organizational and time management skills - Language proficiency: English and any other official language, - Computer literacy and programming - Student focused, - Strong teambuilding and leadership skills, - To be able to cope under pressure. **Additional** - Organisation of hands-on practical projects exercises for undergraduate students in the Labs. - Engaging with industry partners to provide students with real-life work exposure and experience. - Contribution to team research and teaching programmes and their administration. - Assisting with departmental administration. - Developing innovative research, teaching, and learning methods and materials - General InformationClosing Date: 20 October 2024 **NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS** **IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO** **SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE** **LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR** **APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.** - The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.