Associate Professor (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Department of Mechanical Engineering Science) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description :


The Department of Mechanical Engineering Science offers the ECSA accredited Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) programme, and the Master's and PhD in Engineering postgraduate programmes. The candidate will be expected to teach, perform research, supervise students and participate in services required by the Department.


Responsibilities:


Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mechanical engineering disciplines including, but not limited to: Design, Thermodynamics, Graphical Communications, Thermofluids, Theory of Machines, Thermomachines, Manufacturing Methods, Sustainable Energy, and related areas.
Demonstrated computer literacy in relevant mechanical engineering software packages (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Mathematica, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
Conduct research activities, publish in accredited peer-reviewed journals, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and laboratory work.
Participate actively in departmental academic and administrative duties, including invigilation, committee participation, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes.
Supervise postgraduate students at Master's and Doctoral levels.
Engage with industry stakeholders to develop collaborative research projects, student opportunities, and funding partnerships.
Participate in community engagement initiatives aligned with Faculty and University strategic objectives.
Collaborate with local and international researcher as well as industry partners in basic and applied research.


Minimum requirements


Undergraduate degree in a Four Years Mechanical Engineering Programme, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain professional registration within the first year of appointment
Minimum of seven (7) years teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution.
Sustained record of accredited research outputs appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level, demonstrating national recognition and emerging international engagement
Successful supervision of postgraduate students, including Master's and Doctoral candidates.
Evidence of academic leadership in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and curriculum development.
Evidence of participation in research projects and initial success in attracting internal and/or external research funding.
Registration as a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated research, or clear eligibility to obtain/retain NRF rating within the first two years of appointment
A high level of proficiency in English is required. Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, or equivalent)


Recommendations:


Relevant industrial experience.
Emerging or established research niche aligned with departmental priorities.
Experience in ECSA accreditation, outcomes-based curriculum development, and academic administration.
Experience in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Evidence of collaboration with industry and/or international research partners.


Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:


Fluent in English
Evidence of professional development
Team player with a passion for student training and research
Strong time management skills
Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
Collegial and emotionally intelligent
Ability to work in a pressurised environment and independently
High level of integrity and ethical standards