Associate Professor: Chemical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Bellville, Western Cape
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- Lecturing Chemical Engineering Subjects, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Chemical Engineering
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum of 6 years relevant Chemical Engineering experience in an industrial environment or 6 years' higher education lecturing and research experience.
- Successful supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
- A track record of publications in peer reviewed/accredited journals.
- Demonstrated research expertise and a proven track record in the design, development and engineering of electrochemical sensors.
- Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities Academic Development and Teaching:
- The preparation and lecturing of specific instructional offerings at all levels as required.
- Teaching and practical application of theoretical aspects of specific instructional offerings.
- 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
- Lead research programme in Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering, with particular emphasis on the development and engineering of advanced electrochemical sensors.
- Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
- Secure national and international funding for research purposes
- Supervision of Masters and doctoral students
- Sourcing of third-stream income
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 CCommittees & 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
- Computer literacy and programming
- Student focused,
- Strong teambuilding and leadership skills,
- To be able to cope under pressure.
- 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.
- Initiation and development of subject material within the listed subject areas.
- Contribution to team research and teaching programmes and their administration.
- Assisting with departmental administration.
- Developing innovative research, teaching, and learning methods and materials.
- Promotion of community participation and linkages outreach
Closing Date: 25 October 2026