Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Half-Day Position) (P003790) [Re-Advertisement]

A B.Eng in Industrial Engineering or another relevant engineering field (NQF level 8). ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCEFOR ALL POSITIONS:ECSA Registration as Professional Engineer.Specialist knowledge in the topics listed above.In your cover letter indicate current progress towards professional registration. If your B.Eng/ BScEng qualification is not from a South African university, please submit a MIE or SAQA verification accreditation certificate together with your application as proof that you are either registered or registrable as a professional engineer through ECSA (https://www.ecsa.co.za/accreditation-training/education-evaluation/).In addition to the above;SENIOR LECTURER:A PhD in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 10) or related field OR a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 9) or related field combined with ECSA professional registration as an Industrial Engineer.A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate work experience.LECTURER:A Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 9) or related field OR a BEng degree in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 8) combined with ECSA professional registration as an Industrial Engineer.A minimum of one (1) year’s appropriate work experience.KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:Teaching and learning experience in the undergraduate and postgraduate fields.Leadership skills.Good management skills and ability to operate under pressure.Research skills.Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.Knowledge of the appropriate assessment theory and practice to enhance student performance.Research methodology and technical writing.A proven commitment to teaching and learning, including a willingness to become involved in students’ educational development and wellbeing.Knowledge of modern platforms (e.g. whiteboard technology, eFundi, etc.) to enhance the ongoing changing of the learning and collaboration environment.Effective communication skills.Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.The ability to function well individually and as part of a team/subject group.Good analytical abilities and innovative thinking, as well as ability to be self-driven.The ability to solve problems independently.Good planning and organising skills as well as good report writing skills.A high level of professional and ethical conduct.KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:Advanced work precision and good organizational ability.The ability to function optimally in a rapidly changing environment.Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and high-pressure work environment.Decision-making skills.Analytical skills.Confidence.Self-motivation.Critical thinking.Accountable.REMUNERATION:The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Joke Buhrmann on 018 299 4884ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs. Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993CLOSING DATE: 19 July 2026PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment EquityIt all starts here ®

PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe Faculty of Engineering at North-West University (NWU) is known for high-quality engineering education, applied research and strong engagement with industry and society. The Faculty emphasises student-centred teaching, professional formation and industry relevance, with research increasingly organised around thematic areas such as mining, energy, water and sustainability. The School of Industrial Engineering (SIE) focuses on the design and improvement of complex socio-technical systems through engineering methods, optimisation and data-driven decision-making.We are currently recruiting for a part-time (5/8) lecturer in Industrial Engineering who wish to contribute to teaching, research and industry engagement, and to join the School on this exciting journey of growth and impact. Specifically, we are looking for academics who specialise in Industrial Engineering topics like: numerical methods, machine learning, data analytics, operations research, business engineering and simulation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching and LearningPreparation of study guides and subject material.Delivery of lectures and practical sessions.Marking and assessments.General module administration.Research Conduct research towards own qualification.Supervision of postgraduate students.Involvement in professional/academic societies.Community engagement/CommercializationDevelopment of and involvement in community and/or commercialisation initiatives.Program DevelopmentDevelopment of specialist programs that directly addresses industry needs (Professor / Associate Professor level).Final year supervision Topic selection and general guidance to students.Liaising with external clients.Frequent project meetings with students.School AdministrationRepresentation at marketing events.Involvement in Engineering Schools.Representation on Faculty-specific committees.General office administration.

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