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Job Title
nGap Lecturer: Civil Engineering - (Re-advertisement)
Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Civil Engineering & Survey
Campus/ Location
Job Type
Permanent
Occupational Function
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
29/3/2024
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.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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.Recommendations 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 AfricaIf 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 / Principal Accountabilities Completion of the nGAP developmental lectures/ courses for new academics as per programme requirementsLecturing on the Civil Engineering programsDevelop learning materials for programsSupervise and mentor studentsContribute to research cutoutsAssistance with departmental administrationLiaison with industryDemonstrable lecturing abilityUnderstanding of good assessment practicesCompetent in conducting research and writing scientific outputsComputer literacy with good organisational and time management skillsKnowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Civil EngineeringProficient in English (written and spoken)
General Information Closing Date: 29 March 2024
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. 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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