FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (2 Posts)

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

Associate Professor/Professor: Project Management (full-time or part-time position)

Associate Professor/Professor: Engineering Management (full-time or part-time position)

The Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM) is the first graduate school of its kind in South Africa and also the largest in Africa. The GSTM provides management skills and knowledge training to practising engineers and scientists. The GSTM offers internationally recognised postgraduate programmes at honours, masters and doctoral level in Technology and Innovation Management, Engineering Management and Project Management. Research is a high priority for the GSTM.

Successful candidates should be committed to excellence in Project Management and Engineering Management research and postgraduate teaching (expertise in research methodologies and virtual, hybrid and face-to-face will be advantageous).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

• Teach post-graduate modules on the programme focus areas of the GSTM;
• Supervise postgraduate Master’s and Doctoral students;
• Consistently publish research articles in the foremost internationally accredited journals;
• Conduct research in a highly productive manner;
• Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant GSTM research areas;
• Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes;
• Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Professor

• A BSc or BScEng or BEng degree;
• A Masters’ degree;
• A relevant PhD degree that follows on the previous qualification;
• Industry experience especially within the field of Project Management or Engineering Management;
• Expertise and research experience in one or more of the specialist areas of the Project Management or Engineering Management research groups in the Department;
• Publications in accredited journals;
• At least six years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including supervision of Masters and/or Doctoral students;
• An established and nationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Professor:

• Same as for Associate Professor, plus;
• A well-established and internationally recognised record of research supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals;
• At least eight years’ experience at a tertiary academic institution or industry related experience;
• A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students;

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Evidence of teaching excellence to large postgraduate classes;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department’s research focus area;
• Related industry work or consulting experience;
• Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA;
• NRF rating.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online.  Click here to apply

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications
• A brief teaching portfolio;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

Closing date:  22 July 2024                                                                                                             

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms A Segeri, Tel: (012) 420 2100 / E-mail:  [email protected] for application-related enquiries, and Prof Elma van der Lingen, E-mail: [email protected]  for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.