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nGap Lecturer: Civil Engineering - (Re-advertisement) - (6545)

Tweet Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title nGap Lecturer: Civil Engineering - (Re-advertisement) Faculty Engineering Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->Engineering and the Built Environment ->Civil Engineering & Survey Campus/ Location Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type Permanent Occupational Function Academic Number of Positions 1 Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 24/3/2023 Job PurposeThis 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 ExperienceAt 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

Two Years 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 Africa

Important Notes

If 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 AccountabilitiesCompletion of the nGAP developmental lectures/ courses for new academics as per programme requirements

Lecturing on the Civil Engineering programs

Develop learning materials for programs

Supervise and mentor students

Contribute to research cutouts

Assistance with departmental administration

Liaison with industry

CompetenciesDemonstrable lecturing ability

Understanding of good assessment practices

Competent in conducting research and writing scientific outputs

Computer literacy with good organisational and time management skills

Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Civil Engineering

Proficient in English (written and spoken

General InformationClosing Date: 24 March 2023

Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani - ****** - Human Capital Department

NB: THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs, QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATES OR ANY IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION. PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTATION UNLESS IT IS REQUIRED BY THE HUMAN CAPITAL DEPARTMENT. 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.Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.

We are also the largest university in the province.

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