Job Description

UP Posting - Academic

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING


SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR (1 Post)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.



RESPONSIBILITIES:
It will be expected of the successful candidates to:

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department; Supervise final year undergraduate project students and postgraduate Honours, Masters and PhD students; Conduct research as a member of a research group in the Department and publish in leading accredited journals; Raise and manage additional funding from national and international funding agencies and industry to support the activities of the relevant research group; Expand existing research programmes or initiate new research programmes; Perform assigned departmental duties (e.g. of an administrative nature).


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

A BEng degree in Civil Engineering from a university of which the undergraduate programme is recognized by the Washington accord or is recognized by ECSA to be equivalent plus; A Masters' degree in Civil Engineering that follows on the previous qualification, plus A PhD degree in Civil Engineering; At least three years tertiary education experience or three years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education; At least 2 articles published in DHET accredited journals or a DHET accredited book; At least 2 other publication outputs (peer reviewed conference paper(s) / book chapter(s) / industry recognized outputs in a commensurate field; Supervision / co-supervision of Master's students to completion or proven management experience in industry.

Associate Professor

Same as for Senior Lecturer, plus; At least 6 years tertiary education experience or 6 years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education; Experience in curriculum / strategy development and innovation; Evidence of sustained publications output; Majority of recent publications should be in WoS / Scopus / IBSS journals (past 7 years); Evidence of at least 3 research Master's OR 6 coursework Master's mini-dissertations successfully completed (supervised or co-supervised); Evidence of Doctoral student supervision; Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for journals and/or conferences.

Professor

Same as Associate Professor , plus; At least 8 years tertiary education experience or 8 years industry experience with some involvement in tertiary education; A record of previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience, including graduation of Doctoral students; A well-established and internationally recognized research record supported by publications in high quality peer reviewed journals with an average of 2 units published per year over the past 3 years; Evidence of conference papers delivered internationally; Evidence of conducting reviewer duties for ISI journals; An NRF rating is required for this level.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:Evidence of teaching excellence; Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and research expertise that complement the Department's needs; Related industry work or consulting experience; Candidates registered or registerable as Professional Engineer with ECSA; NRF rating or have applied for one.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.


Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za



In applying for this post, please attach:A cover letter summarizing relevant experience and the areas of your teaching and research expertise/interests; A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications; A brief teaching portfolio; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact; Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); Self-evaluation.


CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms MK Ngubane, Tel: (012) 420 4270 / Malindi.ngubane@up.ac.za: for application-related enquiries, and Prof PJ Grabe, Tel: (012) 420 4723 / Hannes.grabe@up.ac.za: for enquiries relating to the post content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.