Lecturer: Chemical Engineering (6-months contract)

Job Title: Lecturer: Chemical Engineering (6-months contract)

Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment

Department: Chemical Engineering

Campus/Location: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Type: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 26/4/2026

Job Purpose: Lecturing Chemical Engineering Subjects, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

• Master's qualification in Chemical Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience at the senior level or a combination of the two.

• A Teaching and Learning Certificate in Higher Education.
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

• The preparation and lecturing of specific instructional offerings at all levels as required.
• Teaching and practical application of theoretical aspects of specific instructional offerings.
• Contribute towards the review of assessment methods.
• Implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success.
• Supervise and mentor students at all levels as required.

Assist in all departmental administration duties and/or responsibilities.

• Participate in co operative education activities.
• Assist in programme marketing by liaising with schools, school visits, preparation of marketing material.

• Be involved with at least one research area in the subject field.
• Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
• Secure funding for research purposes.
• Industrial alliance, partnership, and community engagement.

• The curriculum programmes that are linked to Chemical Engineering.
• Teaching & learning.
• Academic administration.
• Conducting research.
• Participation in ECSA/CHE or any other accreditation.
• Participation in Quality Assurance activities.
• Participation in Industry Advisory Committees & partnerships.
• Assisting with WIL and planning of service learning initiatives.
• Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HOD: Chemical Engineering.
• Leadership and decision making skills.
• Excellent command of English language and communication.
• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the field of Chemical Engineering.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.