North-West University (NWU) Associate Professor Job 2024

INTRODUCTION…

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND MINERALS ENGINEERING PEROMNES: A6
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION NUMBER: P001519
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Senior academic position in Chemical Engineering – undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, and Biofuels and Bio-energy research.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS…

• PhD in Chemical Engineering equivalent to NQF Level 10.
• Must be registered with the Professional Engineer Body – ECSA.

Recommendations:

• Accredited as NRF rated Researcher is desirable.
• Membership with a relevant voluntary Associations is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• 8 Years` teaching and learning experience at a tertiary degree level.
• 8 Years` research experience as an established Researcher.
• Sound practical experience to lead students in work integrated learning.
• Competent to teach any of the traditional Chemical Engineering topics up to final year bachelor’s level.
• Competent to lead, plan and perform cutting edge research projects in the field of Bio-energy and Bio-fuels.
• Competent to provide supervision to Master and Doctorate students in the field of Bio-energy and Bio-fuels.
• Possess the necessary skills (e.g. technical, management and administrative) for a senior academic position.
• Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.
• A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.
• Expected to be involved in the development of and have responsibility for curricula and programs of study (award courses).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills – interact with colleagues, industry and students.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
• The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.
• Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organising skills as well as good.
• report writing skills.
• A high level of professional and ethical conduct.

JOB SPECIFICATION…

Teaching and Learning

• Be responsible for at least two chemical engineering undergraduate modules, plus undergraduate projects, as per annual task agreement.
• The conduct of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations and workshops in these modules.
• Initiation and development of subject material.

Research

• Active research and leadership involvement in the group under the SARCHl Chair for Biofuels Research, including post graduate study supervision, as per annual task agreement.

Management and Administration

• Management and administrative responsibilities in faculty, school, research structures as agreed on annual task agreement.

ENQUIRIES:                                        Prof QP Campbell (018 299 1933)
CLOSING DATE:                                  31 March 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:            01 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
BENEFITS:                                          Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply
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