Lecturer / Junior Lecturer In 4ir Advanced

Duties/Pligte Teaching and administration of mainly manufacturing and 4IR undergraduate and postgraduate modules; Supervising final yearengineering projects and postgraduate (Master's) students in the field of 4IR advanced manufacturing; Performing basic and/or applied research focused on research areas relevant to 4IR advanced manufacturing; Collaborating with existing research partners within the Department and building contact with other universities,* industry and government organisations to promote research and development programmes in the 4IR advanced manufacturing fields within the Department; Performing supportive,administrative, and representative roles within and outside the Department; Self-development during the NGAP period as a doctorated engineering academic in the field of 4IR.Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes Applicable Bachelor's degree in Engineering (typically BEng or BScEng) in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics/Electronics, Metallurgical (Physical) or MaterialsEngineering as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) to qualify for registration as a professional engineer; An appropriate NQF9 Research Based Master's degree (typically MEng or MScEng) in Industrial, Mechanical Mechatronics/Electronics, Metallurgical (Physical),Or Materials Engineering from a recognised academic university; Clear verbal and writtencommunication skills in at least English; The potential to teachcourses and modules as part of the typical undergraduate engineering programme as described in the duties above; A solid knowledge of and experience in the field of manufacturing technologies and/or in one or more fields relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above; A strong academic track record; Good interpersonal andorganisational skills; Proven research skillsdemonstrated, for example, in a research based Master's degree. Additional requirements for Lecturer post : At least three years' relevant industry or research experience in one or more fields relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above; Proven record of project planning, execution, and management; Supervision of postgraduate students/co-workers in research/industry projects.Recommendation/Aanbeveling Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level; A high level of independence and self-motivation; The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment. Additional recommendations for Lecturer post : Presentation of research/projects at relevant conferences/workshops; Successful acquisitionof at least one major research grant/contract to support own research/project activities; Critical thinking and innovation skills; Planned/developed improvement manufacturing strategies relevant to 4IR as described in the introduction above. IMPORTANT : To help the panel in assessing your suitability for the position, please include a cover letter**,detailing how you believe you meet the requirements for thePosition, and whether you satisfy the recommendations.