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NGAP Lecturer

ARCHITECTURE

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT) is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. Phase 10 of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programs that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

Only South Africans who are 40 years or younger from the designated and underrepresented groups will be considered. The aggregate mark for their Masters' qualification must be 70% and above.

The University is looking for Aspirant Academics in the following academic disciplines:

Architecture

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Architecture
• Committed to pursue a Doctoral qualification in Architecture within the time permitted.

Additional Requirements:

• 2-years post-graduate experience in Architecture.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Above average Computer Literacy in Architectural 3D/BIM Computer Aided Design Software and Graphic Software.
• Ability and commitment to lecture, research, and undertake community engagement.
• Ability to work in a team and independently to complete tasks.

Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Architecture and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Architecture courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods.
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the goals of the department, faculty, and university.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

Conditions of Employment

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

1. Commit to full participation in the 6-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP).
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 6 months of taking up the nGAP appointment.
3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor.
4. Commit to participating in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated.
6. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
7. Agree to inform the University and DHET of any other funding before accepting it.
8. Agree that should s/he leaves the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year program, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.
   - Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable.
   - Costs are associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development.
   - Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF Development Programme.
   - Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP.
   - Any conference/ international mobility costs are paid by the nGAP.
   - 10% of salary costs are paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.
   
   
9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring, and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview.

Application Details

Please complete an official application form obtainable from www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV, Cover Letter, and short Portfolio.

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu at Preciousz2@dut.ac.za.

Closing date: 30 May 2025