associate professor.2.01 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Wits University

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a PhD in Engineering are requirements. Registration as a professional engineer (.), or eligibility for it, will be a distinct advantage . A minimum of 5 years' experience in industry or a research organization is beneficial. Successful candidates will be encouraged to engage in research in his/her area of interest or to join existing research groups in the School. Particularly for the associate professor position a track record in research, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, is required. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as supervision of master's and doctoral students to completion, is recommended.

Successful candidates are expected to undertake further training in higher education.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in chemical engineering and an ability to:

·Teach, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

·Teach a large group of undergraduate classes.

·Develop his/her programme and/or module continually to meet the evolving challenges of the university and society.

·Conduct productive research in his/her area of expertise and publish in accredited journals.

·Develop new research programmes, secure funding, and manage funds from various sources.

·Supervise postgraduate students for and PhD qualifications.

·Undertake administrative duties as assigned by the school.

Enquiries: Professor Josias van der Merwe; Head of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering: E-mail: Telephone No