Responsibilities:

• In line with the Department of Higher Education and training’s nGAP, the Faculty of Engineering and the Built environment at the University of Johannesburg is seeking to make a permanent appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Metallurgy. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated, qualified, and ambitious aspirant academic to contribute to and expand the faculty’s current teaching and research interests/specialisations.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the projects of the department and teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department of Metallurgy. The successful candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to participate in changing the South African landscape through education.

In particular, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Obtain a PhD in the required field, if not already held and obtained a minimum of 70% in their Masters.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Prepare and conduct practical sessions for the students.
• Prepare and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Assist with developing course material for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation including the use of online tools.
• Be actively involved in core activities of the department such as teaching, research, academic administration, short-course development, marketing, and community projects.
• Annually publish peer-reviewed papers in accredited scientific and / or academic journals and deliver papers at national and international conferences.
• Actively conduct research.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Obtain research funding from external funding bodies, national and international funding agencies, and industry.
• Advance the discipline of Metallurgical Engineering through industrial work, community engagement and active participation in voluntary associations (e.g. SAIChE, SAIMM) / professional societies (e.g. ECSA);
• Actively involved in all Departmental academic and administrative activities/duties (e.g. ECSA accreditation preparations, participation in official meetings and gatherings).
• Drive the Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 objectives of the University of Johannesburg.

Minimum requirements

• BTech, BEng Tech or BSc (Eng) or B Eng in Engineering Metallurgy or Material Science and Engineering related fields with background in Powder Metallurgy.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering Metallurgy or Material Science with a minimum of 70% average pass mark.
• Evidence of community and / or industrial involvement would be beneficial.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• A team player with a passion for student training and research.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply relevant skills in addressing engineering problems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of professional development.
• Evidence of relevant research capacity.   
• Teach in undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department Engineering Metallurgy, on any of the university’s campuses.
• Contribute actively to research and publication in his/her specialist field(s).
• Register for the PhD in Engineering Metallurgy.
•  Act as supervisor and assessor to students in the department of Engineering Metallurgy and related programmes.
• Develop, review and lecture undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in Engineering Metallurgy.
• Execute departmental administrative tasks.
• Execute administrative tasks at the Faculty level, if required.
• Do community engagement.

Recommendations:

• PhD in Engineering Metallurgy or PhD candidate and obtained a minimum of 70% in their Masters.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Candidate/Professional Engineer/Technologist or eligible to register within one year. 
• 1 – 2 years of teaching/tutorship experience at university level with potential as Lecturer and Researcher. Experience with ECSA Graduate Attribute (GA).
•  A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publications.
• Research track record in Powder Metallurgy or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability/experience to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform research, teaching, and administration simultaneously.