Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering x2 - (7425)Job Title: Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering x2
Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Campus/Location: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 3/11/2024
Job Purpose: • Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes combination of the following subjects: Mechanical Engineering Design, Applied Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Material Science.
• Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications (Diploma or its equivalent and Bachelor) must be in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanical Engineering Design, Applied Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and other Mechanical related subjects as required.
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience or two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering software packages.
Recommendation: • Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must register within 12 months of employment.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities: • Lecturing on the Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering Programmes: Subjects such as Mechanical Engineering Design, Applied Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and other Mechanical related subjects as required at a tertiary institution.
• Develop learning materials for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctoral qualifications.
• Supervise and mentor students: undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities.
• Assistance with departmental administration / All subject related admin / quality assurance related admin.
• Liaison with industry partners and other stakeholders.
• Conduct research and publication of articles in accredited journals.
• Curriculum design and development, assessment and quality assurance.
• Academic administration, development and management.
Required Skills: • Excellent communication skills
• Research skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc.)
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience in research and development
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
General Information: Closing Date: 03 November 2024
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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