Lecturer -School of Electrical & Information Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- The School of Electrical & Information Engineering invites applications for appointment at the level of a Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering, on a 100% full-time basis.
- The appointment will strengthen teaching, supervision, research, and curriculum development in Mechatronics Engineering, with a particular focus on second- and third-year undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to core areas, including integrated mechatronic system design, circuit systems, analogue electronics, digital electronics, signal & system analysis, sensors, actuators, control, embedded systems, automation, and robotics.
Brief Description QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Requirements: An MSc Eng / MSc in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related field is essential. A PhD earned in the stated area is an added advantage. The successful candidate should be research-active within a mechatronics-related field. Evidence of research activity, industry collaboration, funding, design project supervision, and second- and third-year Mechatronics Engineering teaching experience will be advantageous. Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in South Africa is required: https://www.ecsa.co.za.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, industry engagement, and academic service, aligned with the appointment percentage.
- Undergraduate teaching, particularly in second third and fourth year Mechatronics Engineering; laboratory and project-based learning; undergraduate and postgraduate supervision; research outputs; innovation outputs; participation in funded or applied engineering projects; curriculum development; industry and professional engagement; academic administration; and academic life of the school.
Deadline:18th September,2026