Lecturer

• The School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering invites applications for appointment at the level of 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, mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, actuators, control, embedded systems, automation, and robotics.

Brief Description Duties:

• The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, industry engagement, and academic service, aligned with the appointment percentage.
• For a 100% full-time appointment, duties include undergraduate teaching, particularly in second- and third-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.

Requirements

• At the Lecturer level, an MSc Eng / MSc in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related field is essential. 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

Deadline:4th September,2026