Job description

• The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment currently has a vacant post for an Education Specialist.

Responsibilities:

The successful incumbent will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of the faculty. The primary responsibility is the professional and effective management of teaching and learning. This includes:

• Teach, supervise students and conducting research in engineering education and, possibly, in technical disciplinary areas as well.
• Assist and train departments and colleagues on teaching and learning practices, accreditation requirements, module and programme design, and more.
• Produce published articles in accredited, peer reviewed journals.
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative studies of student performance, curriculum analysis, and effectiveness of interventions.
• Designing and implementing processes and standards to maintain and ensure quality of teaching and learning in FEBE programmes.
• Developing and coordinating academic support activities such as First Year Seminars, priority module support programmes, and more.
• Designing and supporting innovative teaching practices in the Faculty.
• Fulfil leadership roles within the faculty.
• Consult with and advise Faculty and University management on engineering education matters.
• Participate in academic and administrative activities (e.g. invigilation, participation in departmental and faculty meetings, etc).
• Participate in community engagement (nationally and internationally e.g. ECSA, SASEE, IFEES etc.).
• Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Education, or closely related field (NQF 10 or equivalent).
• Track record of engineering education research and development (or scholarship in teaching and learning in engineering).
• Experience with engineering or built environment accreditation processes and requirements.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• High attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure and independent.
• Ability to be a flexible team player with good team-oriented skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, research and community engagement.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Professional approach.
• Office and administration Management.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Accuracy, detail, and quality checking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Recommendations:

• Experience designing and implementing innovative teaching and/or curricula for an accredited engineering programme.
• Ability to conduct research utilizing advanced computing and statistical techniques and tools.
• Recognized innovation in teaching and learning for engineering programmes
• International profile in engineering education research (or SOTL in engineering).
• Supervision experience in engineering education or engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA and/or a relevant built environment statutory body.
• Demonstrated interest in academic leadership and collaborative innovation in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of University systems, structures, policies and procedures

Apply by: 6 July 2025