ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING – NUST

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Mechanical, Industrial, and Electrical Engineering
Associate Professor: Manufacturing Engineering

Requirements

A relevant Doctorate (NQF Level 10) with at least seven (7) years of tertiary education
level and/or industry experience or an equivalent combination of relevant professional
experience in Mechanical Engineering. Specialised knowledge and experience in specific field
of Manufacturing Engineering. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Proven competence in successful sourcing of research or project funding from third-party
sources, successful initiation and management of research projects, curriculum development,
and strong management/organisational and mentorship skills. Competence to develop
high-quality course materials and teach at least three (3) of the following courses at both
under- and post-graduate levels: Design Principles, Manufacturing Processes, Computer
Aided Manufacturing, Production Systems Engineering, Production Cost Analysis and Control, Production Management, Cleaner Production and Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Systems. Competence to assume academic leadership, to establish professional networks, and to maintain links with industry, as well as experience in developing post-graduate programmes. Sound research profile including ten (10) peer-reviewed journal articles/books/conference proceedings and successful supervision of at least three (3) Master’s (research) students

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Teach, assess, and develop curriculum, conduct community service, and administration. Supervise research (projects and/or thesis) at undergraduate levels; conduct research and publish in accredited journals; source for research or project funding; establish professional networks with industry and universities and partake in Department, Faculty, and/or University Committees.

NUST is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitably qualified Namibians, especially from designated groups such as women and persons with disabilities with a distinguished record of achievements and proven capacity to lead in a stimulating and culturally diverse environment to submit their applications.