LECTURER IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – University of Namibia 30 views

Applicants usually need a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; a PhD is increasingly preferred or required for permanent academic positions. The University of Namibia also requires registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) as a Professional Engineer or Candidate Engineer, depending on career stage.

Daily duties include delivering lectures and laboratory sessions for undergraduate courses such as power systems, electronics, and control engineering, supervising final-year projects, and marking assignments and exams. Lecturers also participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development aligned with Namibia’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and community engagement activities mandated by UNAM’s outreach mandate.

Namibian universities emphasise respect for seniority, collaborative decision-making within departments, and responsiveness to national development priorities such as Vision 2030 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan. Punctuality, formal communication with academic leadership, and active participation in institutional governance (e.g., Senate or Faculty Board) are strongly expected.

Lecturers may progress from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, then to Associate Professor and Professor, based on teaching excellence, research output, and service contributions aligned with UNAM’s Academic Promotion Guidelines. Additional pathways include moving into academic leadership roles such as Head of Department or Dean, or contributing to national technical advisory bodies like the ECN or Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation.

UNAM staff are covered under the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and receive 30 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and study leave entitlements per the Public Service Act. Medical aid is not directly provided by UNAM but staff may access subsidised schemes through approved providers, and housing allowances or assistance may be available depending on appointment level and availability.

Applications must be submitted via UNAM’s official recruitment portal during advertised vacancies, accompanied by certified academic transcripts, ECN registration proof, a detailed CV, and a teaching philosophy statement. Panels prioritise evidence of teaching experience in Namibian or similar African higher education contexts, applied research relevant to Namibia’s energy sector (e.g., renewable integration or rural electrification), and commitment to student mentorship and curriculum innovation.