Lecturer: Civil Engineering
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
LECTURER: CIVIL ENGINEERING (P-08) PERMANENT
REF NO: WSU -BCC-FEBEIT 04/2026/04
Key Performance Areas:
- Teach and assess students at Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels for the subjects/modules in the discipline of Transportation Engineering within the department of Civil Engineering.
- Ability to teach at all levels (Diploma and Advanced Diploma) and supervise research projects.
- Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per required standard operating requirements.
- Develop and improve on the curriculum content of the teaching materials and also the student module guide (SMG) for the subject/modules taught in line with industry trends and HEQSF requirements.
- Prepare, regularly update curricula and course material for lecturers in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
- Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, Community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening.
- Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiates.
- Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
- Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Liaise with industry including consultation work / collaborative research and other community service projects / engagements;
- Participate in the continuous development and improvement of tools for effective assessment of Graduate Attributes as stipulated in the ECSA Qualification Standards of the Programmes running in the department.
- Performing and carrying delegated administrative duties of the department.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering majoring in Transportation Engineering.
- Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years lecturing experience in an institution of higher learning or industry experience.
- Evidence of research publication/conference presentations will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Demonstrated abilities to teach undergraduate students.
- Problem Based Learning (PBL) Teaching skill.
- Ability to mentor and guide students in their academic and career development, providing feedback and support for research projects.
- Commitment to ongoing research, staying updated with advancements, and incorporating relevant findings into teaching.
- Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with colleagues, industry professionals, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as email, internet and retrieval of electronic documents.
- Knowledge and competency of using Technology in facilitating teaching and learning which includes using a Learner Management System such as Moodle, WiseUp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype.
- Proactive approach to improving teaching methods, integrating new technologies, and seeking feedback for self-improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.
Applications, which should contain a completed WSU application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.
WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply