LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
SOLID MECHANICS
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The University of Cape Town is in the top rank of Universities in South Africa, and the Department of Mechanical
Engineering endeavours to contribute to this reputation. This is achieved both through world class research in niche
areas (e.g. structural impact and materials engineering, computational mechanics and fluid dynamics, energy studies,
engineering education, among others), and is also complemented by excellent teaching based on sound pedagogical
principles, focussed particularly around design and the design philosophy. The Department is well established with
international accreditation, and historically has produced some of the country’s most competent mechanical
engineers.
The Department recognises solid mechanics and dynamics as important components of both its teaching and research
activities. We invite dynamic and suitably qualified persons to apply for the lecturer/senior lecturer position to support
the aforementioned activity.
Requirements:
 A PhD or approaching completion of a PhD in the field of mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
 Relevant teaching experience.
Demonstrated qualities that would inform the level of appointment:
 A research track record and/or relevant industrial experience in solid mechanics.
 Supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate dissertations.
 Contribution to curriculum development.
 Links with industry as well as the solicitation of research funding.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
 Contribute significantly to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to research.
 Supervise student research, obtain funding for research programmes, publish in appropriate journals and
participate in administration, in addition to teaching and their own research.
 Commit to undergo a National Research Foundation rating and to apply for professional registration.
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, at the respective levels is as follows:
 Senior Lecturer:
R 595 903
 Lecturer:
R 484 656
Further information on the Faculty’s guidelines for academic ranks is available on request.
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on
the form, with the subject line “L/SL: Solid Mechanics” followed by the reference number to Ms Melanie Falken at
recruitment03@uct.ac.za.
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa.
Telephone: +27 21 650 5764
Faculty website: www.ebe.uct.ac.za
Reference number: SR043/14
Closing date: 27 June 2014
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at
http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
UCT reserves the right not to appoint
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