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  • KwaZulu-Natal
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Website Durban University of Technology

With approximately 30 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritizes the quality of teaching and learnin… read moreg by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get. The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.

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.

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