Durban University of Technology Ongoing Job Recruitment – Apply Here!

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Location: Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education
Reference: 130349

 

Vacancy Details

Minimum Requirements 

 

• Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Three research outputs in the last 3 years
• Supervision of at least 1 Master’s candidate to completion
• Good communication and lecturing skills

 

Additional Requirements

 

• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Be registrable as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA
• A strong passion for teaching and research

 

Summary of duties

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership in all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate in and augment departmental research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department

 

Lecturer

Minimum requirements

 

• Master’s degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or a related field
• At least 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Good communication and lecturing skills

 

Additional requirements

 

• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Qualification that qualifies you to register as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as Professional Engineers or Engineering Technologists with the ECSA.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Evidence of research and post-graduate supervision would be an added advantage.
• Teaching and record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation.
• A Doctorate will be an added advantage.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.

 

Summary of duties

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership in all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate and augment departmental research.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

 

To Apply

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Application Deadline: May 08 2025

Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.