Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - New Generation Of Academics Programme (nGAP 10) (3 Posts) (Re-advertisement)

University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria · Pretoria, Gauteng

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbents will be required to

  • Participate in a formal development programme aimed at strengthening their aspirations and skills as researchers and lecturers;
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
  • Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
  • Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation areas;
  • Play an active role as academics, nationally and internationally;
  • Complete their PhD studies in instances where these have not yet been completed;
  • Assume limited administration responsibilities in their departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

  • A Master's degree with a 70% average mark in the relevant discipline;
  • Illustrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
  • Illustrate strong potential to become an established researcher.

SENIOR LECTURER

  • A relevant doctoral degree;
  • Proven teaching experience;
  • Proven record of publications;
  • Proven record of supervision of postgraduate students to completion.

For Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering

  • A BEng/BScEng degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline from a university of which the undergraduate programme is registrable with Engineering Council of South Africa ECSA for PrEng registrations purposes / A Masters' degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline that follows on the previous qualification / A PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related discipline, that follows on the previous qualification, with a focus on Power Metallurgy.

For Informatics

  • A Masters' degree in Informatics or closely related discipline / A Doctorate in Informatics or closely related discipline, that follows on the previous qualification, with a focus on Information Systems.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Good communication skills;
  • Interpersonal- and mentoring skills;
  • Leadership potential;
  • Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
  • Proven record of national and international teamwork;
  • Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels lecturer

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za follow the link: Careers@UP, quoting the applicable reference number and clearly indicating for which Department you would like to be considered.

In applying for this post, please attach

  • A comprehensive CV utilising the UP format downloadable from the University website;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • At the level of Senior Lecturer, names and contact details of peer reviewers academic and research;
  • Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2026

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