NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
PEROMNES: A9/A8/A7/A6
SCHOOL FOR MECHANICAL, NUCLEAR AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
POSITION NUMBER: PC10896
VACANCY: JUNIOR LECTURER/LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
The Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University took in the first group of BEng (Industrial) students at the beginning of
2015. Applications are awaited of an appropriate candidate to fulfil the position of lecturer/professor in Industrial Engineering
in order to help with the gradual phasing in of the undergraduate curriculum in the course of a few years, as well as the
eventual establishing of a School of Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and the normal lecturing and research
responsibilities associated with this position.
Responsibilities:
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Development and presentation of undergraduate modules in Industrial Engineering
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Development and presentation of industry-oriented short courses in Industrial Engineering
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Research and supervision in Industrial Engineering (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor)
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Establishment of a research group in Industrial Engineering (Associate Professor)
Minimum requirements:
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A BEng or BSc (Eng) in Industrial Engineering in accordance with the Washington Accord, plus an appropriate master’s
degree (Lecturer), PhD (Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor), and a proven research record (Associate Professor)
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Appropriate practical experience in the industry and/or academic context: Junior Lecturer – none; Lecturer – five years;
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor – 15 years
Other competency requirements:
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Knowledge of a complete typical BEng (Industrial) curriculum
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Advanced knowledge of at least one aspect of the BEng (Industrial) curriculum
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Ability to provide postgraduate supervision and do research (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor)
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Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation
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The ability to function effectively as part of a team
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The ability to function in a multicultural work environment
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Good organisational and communication skills
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Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
ENQUIRIES:
Prof. Liezl van Dyk, 018 299 1524, liezl.vandyk@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE:
27 February 2015
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:
1 July 2015, or as agreed
BENEFITS: Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.
FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
Contact the Human Capital Department at tel. 018 299 4961, or send an email
to recruithr@nwu.ac.za . Application forms are also available at Room G25 or
G27, C1 Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either
be handed in at the Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified
on the application form, or sent via email to recruithr@nwu.ac.za , or faxed to
087 231 5515.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Original details: SHARE/3.1 Recruitment and Selection/3.1.2 Advertisement for vacant position
Date: 14.1.2015
File reference number: 3.1.2.1/Position number: PC10896