Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer – Civil Engineering Science

About the role

The University of Johannesburg invites applications for a permanent Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer position in the Department of Civil Engineering Science. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, developing new curricula, and contributing to the department’s research agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and tutorials for BEng, MEng and research programmes.
• Design and update course modules, practical guides and short learning programmes.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Publish peer‑reviewed articles and present at national and international conferences.
• Participate in departmental administration and professional bodies.
• Host post‑doctoral researchers and foster industry collaborations.

Required profile

• Doctorate in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Strong record of scholarly publications and research supervision.
• Ability to engage with industry partners and professional associations.
• Commitment to the university’s mission of societal impact and sustainability.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent academic contract with market‑related remuneration.
• Access to research facilities and collaborative networks.
• Support for professional development and scholarly activities.