JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering provides an interdisciplinary platform where innovation meets real-world application. Through a fusion of theory and practice, we prepare students to address contemporary engineering challenges across industries such as telecommunications, robotics, renewable energy, and manufacturing. If you are passionate about advancing cutting-edge technologies and shaping the next generation of engineers, we invite you to apply, and we look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic academic community.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Mechanical Engineering or a related qualification with a minimum of four (4) years of lecturing and/or industrial experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Competence to teach the following courses: Engineering Mechanics Statics, Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Theory of Machines, Design of Machine Elements, Mechanical Vibrations, Mechanics of Materials. Competence to establish professional networks and to maintain links with the industry, as well as experience in developing undergraduate programmes. A credible record of lecturing, peer-reviewed publications, community engagement, supervision of students (research) undergraduate level will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Deliver effective and high-quality teaching, learning experiences, and assessments; supervise student research projects; contribute to departmental administration and governance, actively participate in curriculum development and review processes; engage in research activities and develop a robust portfolio of publications; participate in relevant departmental, faculty, and university committees to support institutional goals; assist in the selection and registration of students, ensuring alignment with academic standards; provide capacity-building services to the community, fostering outreach and engagement and fulfil any additional reasonable tasks and responsibilities as assigned by superiors.

NUST is an equal opportunity employer and encourages suitably qualified Namibians especially from designated groups such as women and persons with disabilities with a distinguished record of achievements and proven capacity to lead in a stimulating and culturally diverse environment to submit their applications.

Important Application Information:

• Only applications submitted via the Direct-Hire system will be considered.
• All qualifications must be certified by the Police within the last three (3) months, and all foreign qualifications must be validated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).
• The normal retirement age is 65.
• Internal staff members must have successfully completed their probationary period to be eligible for consideration for any vacant position.