Job Description

Department:

Electrical

Power

Engineering

Professor/ Associate Professor & Head of Department

Full Professor

Minimum requirements

PhD/Doctorate in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent, 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 Registrable with ECSA

Summary of duties

Teach Electrical Power Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Engineering Supervise postgraduate students Coordination of academic and research programmes in Engineering Participation in community engagement projects

Associate Professor

Minimum requirements

A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent. A Degree in Electrical Power Engineering (e.g., BTech, BEng, Eng, Advanced Diploma). At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience. Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision Good communication and lecturing skills A strong passion for teaching and research Registrable with ECSA

Summary of duties

Teach Electrical Power Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels Supervision of postgraduate students. Development of learning material for different courses. Actively involved in research and research activities. Active participation in industrial projects. Participation in community engagement projects. Assist with administrative duties as delegated.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance. Appointment as Professor/ Associate Professor

Minimum requirements:

A PhD in the relevant discipline


Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department of

Associate Professors, Professors

Five (5) years' experience in higher education and academic leadership, Scholarship leadership, and scholarship

Summary of duties

Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme. Managing and supervising staff, which includes: - + The allocation of
+ Leave management.
+ Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student-centred department.
+ Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
+ Appointment of part-time and replacement staff.
+ Programme and project budgeting.
+ Enhancing Faculty projects, e.g., Postgraduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, orientation, and graduation.
+ To provide leadership to the department with respect to teaching & learning, and research.
Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the department/programme.

Contact Person:

PF. Zulu

Email:

Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Publication

: Internal and External



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