Associate Professor x1 – Department of Electrical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology

Critical Performance Areas

• To present lectures and assessment of students in related subjects in undergraduate to postgraduate programs.
• Lead quality teaching and learning with technology such as comfortable use of the Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Lead subject curriculum development and subject curriculum development and/or implementation committees.
• Responsible for and provide leadership in compiling and maintaining quality study guides, laboratory guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material.
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to research, innovation, teaching and learning activities.
• Lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
• Lead institutional research and innovation projects.
• Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research and other interactions.
• Lead the development and presentation of Short Learning Programmes to assist Industry with skills and development needs.
• To be actively involved in the research activities of the department in the field of Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design, and Embedded Systems and provide strategic research leadership.
• Lead national and international research and innovation activities.
• Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.
• Participate in research and innovation activities at the Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
• Teach and supervise postgraduate students at all levels.
• Produce at least two research and innovation output units per year.

Minimum Requirement
Academic qualifications:

• A relevant Doctorate Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or any other related fields with a research specialization in Advanced Electronics.

Experience:

• Five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Lecturer level.
• Record of accomplishment of successful supervision of postgraduate students at least at Doctorate Level.
• Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Evidence in leading research activities in the fields of Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Design, and Embedded Systems.
• Evidence of proven record accomplishment of scholarly research outputs in accredited journals and peer-reviewed conferences.
• Evidence of attracting external funding for research and innovation projects.
• Evidence of industry liaison and involvement in Centres, Institutes, and Technology Stations will be an advantage.
• Evidence in contributing to the development of a new curriculum in HEIs’ environment.
• Evidence of Experience with Community Engagement activities.
• Evidence of National Research Foundation (NRF) rating or at least be ratable as an established researcher.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge in the subject areas of Advanced Electronics research and education.
• Demonstrated successful experience in development, industrial or commercial projects in the field of Electronics.
• Registration with professional body:
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) at appropriate professional category will be advantageous. Must also be holding valid and relevant membership of at least one recognized voluntary associations/societies.