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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
ADHOC LECTURER (1 POST)
6 MONTH FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2026
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DISCIPLINE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NO.: ENG/CHEM/1/2026
The Discipline of Chemical Engineering has the following fixed term vacancy in order to meet its teaching and learning needs in the 2nd semester of 2026.
Lecturer in ENCH2ET Experimental Techniques & Measurements
ENCH2ET Experimental Techniques & Measurements
The Lecturer will assist in the teaching and supervision of students with regards to experimental techniques and measurements, experimental design, technical report writing, sensor terminology, basic statistical methods, signal conditioning and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
The incumbent will be required to deliver lectures and assess the students’ knowledge and competencies through relevant assessments in accordance with the UKZN College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science 2026 handbook.
The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Chemical Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
· BSc Eng degree in Chemical Engineering
· MSc Eng in Chemical Engineering
· Relevant teaching experience at tertiary level, specifically in transport phenomena
The remuneration will be at the University standard rates of pay.
Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to Head of Discipline Professor Kuven Moodley email: moodleyk6@ukzn.ac.za. Tel: 031 260 1519
The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 June 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a detailed CV and covering letter highlighting their experience in meeting each of the minimum requirements as listed above. Application documentation, clearly indicating the reference no and the module applied for, together with the names of least three referees and certified copies of the Educational qualifications, must be emailed to the discipline administrator, email: Ngcobon8@ukzn.ac.za, and copied to moodleyk6@ukzn.ac.zabefore the closing date.
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