Lecturer - Department of Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering (2 Posts)

2 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

LECTURER: HYDROMETALLURGY and PHYSICAL METALLURGY (2 Posts)- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department;
- Supervise final-year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students;
- Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals;
- Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group;
- Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
- Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g., Assigned Portfolio in the Department).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Lecturer**:

- A BEng degree from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognised by the Washington Accord or is recognised by ECSA to be equivalent;
- A Masters’ degree in Engineering that follows on the previous qualification;
- One post specialising in HYDROMETALLURGY and the other post specialising in PHYSICAL METALLURGY
- Teaching or industry-related experience
- 1 Publication (peer-reviewed article or peer-reviewed conference paper) or
- Book chapter(s), recognized article outputs or industry-recognized outputs in a commensurate field.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Evidence of teaching excellence and/or supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students;
- Related industry work or consulting experience;
- NRF rating or have applied for one.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- A brief teaching portfolio;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 28 August 2025
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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