Careers in Education

Closing Date

2023/06/02

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

nGap Lecturer: Civil Engineering

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Civil Engineering & Survey

Enquiries

Ms Yandiswa Vuwani @vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town

Job Purpose

This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the DHET and Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.

The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise, develop research skills, including scientific publication skills. This nGAP involves the recruitment of a highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP is to ensure that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.

The successful candidate will be developed to be a future academic at CPUT capable of teaching on all the Civil Engineering Programmes and participate in a research group; with priority given to subject areas within Transportation Engineering.

To be eligible for selection for this nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post: show interest in becoming an academic; be 40 years or younger; have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree; show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme; and be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme.

Minimum Requirements

At least a Masters’ degree vertical qualification in Civil Engineering, specializing in

-Transportation Engineering,

-Geotechnical Engineering,

-Structural Engineering and

-Construction Materials.

Preference will be given to Transportation Engineering.

70% pass mark for Masters’ degree;

Applicants must be South African citizens who are 40 years or younger.

Recommendation

Lecturing/research/industry experience in Civil Engineering is required.

Lecture, academic management, and early stage research track record.

Familiar with the learner management system.

Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Important Notes:

If not yet registered for a Doctoral degree the successful candidate must commit to registering for a Doctoral degree within 3 months of taking up the nGap appointment and to completing the Doctorate within 5 years of appointment.

Applicants must indicate area of specialization in their application

Key Performance Areas

Completion of the nGAP developmental lectures/ courses for new academics as per programme requirements

Lecturing on the Civil Engineering programs

Develop learning materials for programs

Supervise and mentor students

Contribute to research cutouts

Assistance with departmental administration

Liaison with industry

Competencies

Demonstrable lecturing ability

Understanding of good assessment practices

Competent in conducting research and writing scientific outputs

Computer literacy with good organisational and time management skills

Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Civil Engineering

Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Remuneration

To be confirmed

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