Durban University of Technology Academic Vacancies.
ACADEMIC STAFF RECRUITMENT
nGAP Lecturer (Phase 3) – Permanent
Salary: Negotiable up to R450 000 (TCOE)
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT) is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. This phase (Phase 3) of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Master’s or a Doctoral qualification at DUT while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.
Only South Africans from one of the designated groups and who are under 40 years of age will be considered.
The University is looking for aspirant academics in the following academic disciplines:
- Department of Maritime Studies
Minimum Requirements: •A Bachelor’s degree in a Maritime-related field of study •Successful applicant to pursue a Master’s degree related to the Maritime field •At least 3 years lecturing or industrial experience.
Contact Person: Ms P. Naidoo, tel. 031 373 2524 / email: priya@dut.ac.za
- Department of Applied Management (Midlands Campus)
Minimum Requirements: •A Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent, with an undergraduate qualification in Financial Management • To pursue studies in Ph.D in a related field •At least 3 years teaching/professional/industrial experience.
Contact Person: Mr B. Ngwenya, tel. 033 845 8809 / email: ngwenyab@dut.ac.za
- Department of Electronic Engineering
Minimum Requirements: •A B.Tech degree or equivalent Bachelor’s qualification in Electrical Engineering (Light Current), with an undergraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) •Ability to pursue a Master’s degree in a related field •3 years lecturing/industrial experience.
Contact Person: Ms P. Naidoo, tel. 031 373 2524 / email: priya@dut.ac.za
Conditions of Employment: In accepting an nGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:
1. Commit to full participation in the 6 year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGaP).
2. Commit to registering for Master’s or Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment. Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a Doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research load. 3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and mentor. 4.Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development. 5. Agree that he/she cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to him/her through the nGAP. 6. Agree that he/she cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP. 7. Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that he/she has been offered before accepting such funding. 8. Agree that should he/she leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6 year programme, he/she will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving: 8.1. Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies. 8.2. Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development. 8.3. Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF-Development Programme. 8.4. Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP. 8.5. Any conference/international mobility costs paid by the nGAP. 8.6. 10% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving. 9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to the appropriate contact person indicated above.
(Applicants for academic and research vacancies must be in possession of Masters and/or PhD)
Department of Chemistry
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer
Ref: 456
Minimum Requirements:
Professor:
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Inorganic Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
- Evidence of external engagement
Associate Professor:
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Inorganic Chemistry and a minimum of 7 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
Senior Lecturer
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
Summary of Duties
- Teach Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Co-ordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
- Participation in community engagement projects
- Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department
Salary:
Senior Lecturer: R309 408 to R537 300 p.a plus benefits
Associate Professor: R400 272 to R600 036 p.a plus benefits
Professor: R432 456 to R697 872 p.a plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo, Tel: 031 373 2524
Email Address: priya@dut.ac.za
Department of Chemistry
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer
Ref: 441
Minimum Requirements:
Professor:
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
- Evidence of external engagement
Associate Professor:
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry and a minimum of 7 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
Senior Lecturer
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialization in Organic Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
Summary of Duties
- Teach Organic and Analytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Co-ordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
- Participation in community engagement projects
- Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department
Salary:
Senior Lecturer: R309 408 to R537 300 p.a plus benefits
Associate Professor: R400 272 to R600 036 p.a plus benefits
Professor: R432 456 to R697 872 p.a plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo, Tel: 031 373 2524
Email Address: priya@dut.ac.za
Department of Chemistry
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Ref: 1625
Minimum requirements
Professor
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
- Evidence of external engagement
Associate Professor
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry and a minimum of 7 years teaching experience
- Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
- Sustained track record of external funding
- Evidence of collaborative linkages
Senior Lecturer
- PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Publications in accredited journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
Lecturer
- Masters’ in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Summary of Duties
- Teach Physical and Analytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
- Supervise postgraduate students
- Co-ordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
- Participation in community engagement projects
- Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department
Salary:
Lecturer: R277 056 to R499 176 p.a plus benefits
Senior Lecturer: R309 408 to R537 300 p.a plus benefits
Associate Professor: R400 272 to R600 036 p.a plus benefits
Professor: R432 456 to R697 872 p.a plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo, Tel: 031 373 2524
Email Address: priya@dut.ac.za
School of Education
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Ref: IC02
Minimum Requirements:
Professor
- A PhD in Communication in English or related field
- At least 10 years lecturing experience in English at university level
- An extensive publications and research record in accredited journals that is consistent with the University’s staff Promotion Policy
- Evidence of international recognition as a scholar
- Evidence of scholarly track record in the form of international peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision at masters’ and doctoral level
- Evidence of sustained external funding
Associate Professor
- A PhD in Communication in English or related field
- At least 7 years teaching/professional/industrial experience
- An extensive publications and research record in accredited journals that is consistent with the University’s staff Promotion Policy
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision at masters’ or doctorate level
- Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated ability to attract external research funding
Senior Lecturer
- A PhD in Communication in English or related field
- At least 5 years lecturing experience in English at university level
- Senior academic experience
- A proven track record of research that is consistent with the university’s promotion policy
Lecturer:
- A Master’s Degree in Communication in English or related field
- At least 3 years lecturing experience in English at university level
- Research experience
- Must be at an advanced level of completing a PhD
Summary Duties:
- Make major contribution to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the School of Education
- Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of all aspects of offerings associated with the School of education
- Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with the School of Education
- Contribute to the research environment by helping and supporting colleagues and the supervision of post graduate
- Postgraduate supervision
Salary:
Lecturer: R277 056 to R499 176 p.a plus benefits
Senior Lecturer: R309 408 to R537 300 p.a plus benefits
Associate Professor: R400 272 to R600 036 p.a plus benefits
Professor: R432 456 to R697 872 p.a plus benefits
Contact Person: Mr B Ngwenya, Tel: 033 845 8807
Email Address: ngwenyab@dut.ac.za
Department of Sport Studies
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Ref: SS01
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Full Professor specialising in Sport Management / Sport Science / Human Movement Science
Minimum Requirements:
Full Professor
- A relevant PhD in Sport Management / Sport Science / Human Movement
- At least (10) years teaching / professional experience
- Sustained publication track record in international peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision and leadership of research groups
- Track record of external funding
- Previous experience in a management or business environment
- Experience in collaborating with sport institutes and federations
- A broad understanding of current developments within the sporting sector
Associate Professor:
- A relevant PhD in Sport Management / Sport Science / Human Movement Science
- At least (7) years teaching / professional experience
- Evidence of publication track record in peer reviewed journals
- Track record of supervision of postgraduates
- Experience in collaborating with sport institutes and federations
- A broad understanding of current developments within the sporting sector
Senior Lecturer
- A relevant PhD in Sport Management / Sport Science / Human Movement Science
- A minimum of five years (5) lecturing experience
- An appropriate research and publication record, and
- Experience in collaborating with sport institutes and federations
- A broad understanding of current developments within the sporting sector
Lecturer
- A relevant Masters’ in Sport Management / Sport Marketing / Sport Science / Human Movement Science
- A minimum of three years (3) lecturing experience
- An appropriate research and publication record, and
- A broad understanding of current developments within the sporting sector
Summary of Duties:
- Perform related administrative and Head of Department duties
- To conduct lectures and assessments of learners
- To demonstrate effective communication skills, strong leadership abilities and excellent management and administrative skills
- The ability to strengthen the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning
- Experience in curriculum development
- Community engagement with relevant sport projects or organizations
- Collaborate and engage with other Universities and key stakeholders in industry
- Entrepreneurial skills to broaden opportunities of third stream income in the department
- Departmental Quality Monitoring Practices
- Implement and manage tutorial programs
- Experience in E-Learning
Salary:
Lecturer: R277 056 to R499 176 p.a plus benefits
Senior Lecturer: R309 408 to R537 300 p.a plus benefits
Associate Professor: R400 272 to R600 036 p.a plus benefits
Professor: R432 456 to R697 872 p.a plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo, Tel: 031 373 2524
Email Address: priya@dut.ac.za
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: Department of Human Resources, Tromso Building, Steve Biko Campus or P O Box 1334, Durban 4000 (please mark envelope for the attention of the appropriate contact person).
For full details of the positions and application form, kindly log onto our website at:
Click on Career Opportunities on the far left or telephone the appropriate contact person. Kindly note:
- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
Closing date: 30 June 2017 (except nGAP lecturer: 23 June 2017)
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment