Professor/Associate Professor & HOD
Durban University of Technology · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Minimum Requirements
- PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' teaching in Higher Education Institution experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
- Sustained track record of external funding.
- Evidence of collaborative linkages.
- Evidence of external engagement.
- Good communication and lecturing skills.
- A strong passion for teaching and research.
- Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng.
Summary of Duties
- Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
- Development of learning material for different courses.
- Actively involved in research and research activities.
- Active participation in industrial projects.
- Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
- Participation in community engagement projects.
- Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
- Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Minimum Requirements
- PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years' teaching in Higher Education Institution experience.
- Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
- Track record of external funding.
- Good communication and lecturing skills.
- A strong passion for teaching and research.
- Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng
Summary of Duties
- Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
- Development of learning material for different courses.
- Actively involved in research and research activities.
- Active participation in industrial projects.
- Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
- Participation in community engagement projects.
- Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
- Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
- Five 5 years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor.
Minimum requirements
- A PhD in the relevant discipline.
- Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department according to the requirements for Associate Professors and Professors.
- Five 5 years' experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship
Summary of duties
- Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.
Managing and supervising staff which includes: -
- Allocation of staff workloads.
- Leave management.
- Performance management contracting and reviews.
- Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
- Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
- Appointment of part-time and staff and filling of vacancies.
- Curriculum reviews, updates and the development of new programmes.
- Enhancing Faculty projects such as Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Orientation and Graduation, First Year Student Experience, etc.
- To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.
Closing Date 22 September 2026