Lecturer – Chemical Engineering

Reference: 1646

Closing Date: 08 September 2025
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Company Name: Durban University of Technology (DUT)


Position Type:

Permanent
Division: Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
Department: Chemical Engineering


Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (and currently studying towards a PhD)

  • A relevant undergraduate qualification (e.g., BTech, BEng, BScEng, Advanced Diploma, or National Diploma)

  • At least 3 years of teaching or professional experience

  • Strong communication and lecturing skills

  • Passion for teaching and research

  • Registrable as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist with ECSA


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach Chemical Engineering subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

  • Supervise postgraduate students and projects

  • Develop course materials

  • Conduct research and participate in research projects

  • Contribute to industrial and community engagement initiatives

  • Use of online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Microsoft Teams)

  • Assist with administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department

  • Participate in departmental and institutional academic activities


Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must:

  1. Complete the official DUT Application for Employment form (available at www.dut.ac.za)

  2. Submit:

    • A detailed covering letter specifying the exact name of the post

    • Certified copies of qualifications

    • The completed DUT employment application form

  3. Email the application to: careers@dut.ac.za

  4. Direct enquiries to: PF Zulu at Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Only applications made on the official DUT application form will be considered.
Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates.


Additional Notes:

  • Position Status: Permanent

  • Publication Type: Internal and External

  • DUT is committed to employment equity in line with its equity policy

  • The University reserves the right not to appoint

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