Senior Lecturer (Materials Science and Mechanics)

About

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to appoint a permanent, full-time Senior Lecturer in materials science and mechanics. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, administration and research, and must have a PhD in Engineering, relevant teaching and research experience, and eligibility for ECSA professional registration. Salary: R1 207 358 annual remuneration package for 2026, including benefits. Terms of service: Permanent, full-time. Reference: 1598.

How to apply

To apply, please visit the www.jobs.uct.ac.za website to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position; Curriculum Vitae (CV); Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number; Qualification & transcript; and Copy of the Identification Document (ID).

Responsibilities

• Lecture to students, develop course material, and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Conduct research, attract funding, supervise postgraduate students, publish in accredited journals, and contribute to excellence in research in the Department.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Department and participate in administrative duties.
• Contribute to the Department’s social responsiveness by engaging with community and/or industry through teaching and research.
• Commit to applying for ECSA professional registration, if not yet registered.

Qualifications

• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical, Mechanical and Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Completion of a PhD in Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in material science and mechanics.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching applicable courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Demonstrable research track record.
• A track record of research projects and securing funding.
• Experience in the management of courses and research projects.
• Experience in supervision of postgraduate students.
• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a researcher, or potential for such rating.
• Relevant industrial experience.