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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

ADHOC LECTURER

5 MONTH FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2026

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DISCIPLINE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

 HOWARD CAMPUS

REFERENCE NO: ENG CIV 02/2026

The Discipline of Civil Engineering has the following fixed term position, requiring experience and knowledge in structural engineering, in order to meet its teaching and learning needs in the 2nd Semester of 2026

1.     Lecturer in module ENCV2SB Structures 2. 

Duties will include delivering module related lectures, tutorials, setting and marking of term tutorials, assignments and summative assessments. Assisting students with module related queries will also be expected.

The incumbent will report to the Head of the Discipline - Civil Engineering.

Minimum Requirements: 

·        BSc in Engineering or equivalent

·        MSc in Civil Engineering

·        Experience in the use of modern structural engineering software packages.

·        Relevant teaching experience at a tertiary level

The remuneration will be at the University standard rates of pay.

Enquiries and details regarding the post may be directed to Professor M Kumarasamy email: kumarasamy@ukzn.ac.za.  Tel. 031 260 3058/7571.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 June 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a detailed CV, together with the names of 3 referees, certified copies of their qualifications, 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, must be emailed to the discipline administrator, email:Bedaseen@ukzn.ac.za.  before the closing date.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment to this advertisement.

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