Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Agriculture -> Agriculture and Rural Engineering
Job Title
Professor/Associate Professor
Post Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Job Type
Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date
9/1/2025
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Professor

• A PhD in Agricultural Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years teaching experience in tertiary institution or seven (07) years professional experience in the relevant field.
• At least 15 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication.
• Evidence of supervision of completed four Master or Doctoral students.
• Registration as a Candidate/Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and/or other statutory and vocational bodies for foreign nationals is an added advantage.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years teaching experience in tertiary institution or seven (07) years professional experience in the relevant field.
• At least 10 articles published in accredited journals, chapters in a book and book publication.
• Evidence of supervision of completed four Master or Doctoral students.
• Registration as a Candidate/Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and/or other statutory and vocational bodies for foreign nationals is an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• At least 5 years teaching experience at tertiary institution, or seven (07) year professional experience in the relevant field
• At least 5 publications in accredited, peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of supervision of 5 postgraduate students at Honours level
• Registration as a Candidate/Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and/or other statutory and vocational bodies for foreign nationals is an added advantage.

Skills Required