Senior Lecturer & Head of Department

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Education
Reference: 129553

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Durban University of Technology

Minimum requirements

PhD within the discipline of textile science/engineering.
Minimum of 5 years relevant teaching and/or textile industry experience in textile technology, manufacturing processes, or related areas (including teaching or training experience in Higher Education, industry, or training institutions).
Candidates should be at the level of Senior Lecturers / Associate Professors or Professors.
Strong background in academic leadership and scholarship.

Additional Recommendation

PhD within the discipline of dry processing of textile science/engineering. Undergraduate studies must include textile technology with a focus on dry processing subjects.

Sound knowledge of the technical aspects of textile fabric manufacturing, product engineering, including but not limited to, fabric construction, quality, and raw materials (including textile fibres and yarns).
A proven record of research publications and successful supervision within the field of textiles and related areas.
A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline.
Evidence of ongoing academic development and professional growth.
Evidence of involvement in community engagement projects.

Summary of duties

Addressing student queries and complaints related to the Department/Programme.
Managing and supervising departmental staff, including:

- The allocation of workload and responsibilities.
- Approval of staff leave.

Fostering positive staff relations and building a collaborative, student-centered team.
Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
Overseeing the appointment of part-time and replacement staff.
Manage program and project budgets.
Enhancing Faculty projects, e.g., Postgraduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, First Year Student Experience (FYSE), Orientation, and Graduation.
Provide leadership in teaching, learning, and research within the department.
Represent the department in relevant academic and professional forums.

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About Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.