Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer

    Sep 2, 2026

    Government EntityDurban University of Technology
    LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
    Reference Number199578
    Centre / LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
    Closing DateSeptember 22, 2026
    Source and Applicationdut.simplify.hr

    Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

    Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Geomatics

    Minimum experience: Associate

    Company primary industry: Education Management

    Job functional area: Engineering

    Job Type: Permanent

    With more than 34400 students and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

    Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact, and strong global visibility.

    DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shape adaptive graduates who transform society,” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

    The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

    1. Accounting and Informatics
    2. Applied Science
    3. Arts & Design
    4. Engineering and the Built Environment
    5. Health Sciences
    6. Management Sciences
    DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and societal impact. Over the years, the University has substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase in NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities globally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

    At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

    Associate Professor:

    • PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil engineering.
    • At least 7 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban and transportation engineering design.
    • Evidence of sustained peer-review publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
    • Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Masters students to completion.
    • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
    Senior Lecturer:
    • PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
    • At least 5 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban and transportation engineering design.
    • Evidence of sustained peer-review publications, with at least 3 DHET accredited publications in the past 3 years.
    • Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision of at least 1 masters student to completion. 
    • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
    Additional Recommendations
    • Good communication and lecturing skills.
    • A strong passion for teaching and research.
    • Knowledge of engineering application software.
    • Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.
    Summary of Duties:
    • Teaching, assessing, and supervision at all levels.
    • Development of learning material for civil engineering courses.
    • The successful candidate is expected to supervise or be actively involved in research in the department.
    • Teaching, assessing and supervision at all relevant levels.
    • Responsible for modules per year in accordance with a fair workload distribution.
    • Development of learning materials for different courses.
    • Actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
    • Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
    • Contribute or lead curriculum design.
    • Assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
    • Maintain proper and up to date records of all module files.
    Instructions to candidates
    Please send the full CV, certified copy of ID, certificates and transcript as one PDF file when applying.
    Note: Applications with incomplete documents will not be considered.
    1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
    2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 
    3. Please quote the post reference number in the email subject.

                                Closing date: 22 September  2026

     “While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”
    “The University reserves the right not to appoint”

    Duties

    Teaching, assessing, and supervision at all levels. Development of learning material for civil engineering courses. The successful candidate is expected to supervise or be actively involved in research in the department. Teaching, assessing and supervision at all relevant levels. Responsible for modules per year in accordance with a fair workload distribution. Development of learning materials for different courses. Actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department. Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated. Contribute or lead curriculum design. Assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning. Maintain proper and up to date records of all module files. Instructions to candidates Please send the full CV, certified copy of ID, certificates and transcript as one PDF file when applying. Note: Applications with incomplete documents will not be considered. 1 . Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates 2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 3. Please quote the post reference number in the

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