Job Description

SENIOR LECTURERS (2)

Minimum Requirements

Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent At least five (5) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent Three (3) research outputs in the last 3 years. 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 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 of 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

LECTURERS (5)

Minimum requirements

Master's degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent. At least 3 years of University teaching experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Good communication and lecturing skills.

Additional Requirements:

Industrial-related experience. 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 a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA. A strong passion for teaching and research. Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision would be an added advantage. Teaching and a record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation 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 of 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.

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 15 September 2025

Instructions to candidates

: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's equity policy."