Inspire Innovation. Drive Sustainability. Shape the future.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. ?Key Performance AreasDeliver high-quality teaching, learning experiences, and assessments at both under and postgraduate levels, and supervise student research projects, dissertations, and theses. Contribute to curriculum development, review, and enhancement, ensuring academic relevance and excellence. Actively participate in departmental administration, governance, and strategic initiatives. Maintain a strong research profile through sustained publication output, seek external research funding, and manage research projects. Participate in departmental, faculty, and university committees to support institutional goals. Mentor junior academic staff in teaching, research, and service. Assist with student selection, admission, and registration processes, ensuring alignment with academic standards. Engage in community outreach and capacity-building initiatives, strengthening the Department’s societal impact. Establish and maintain professional networks and industry partnerships to foster academic and research collaboration and perform any other reasonable responsibilities as assigned by superiors.Job RequirementsA Doctorate (NQF Level 10) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with the ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service. Seven (7) years of lecturing experience at under and post-graduate levels and/or relevant industry experience or an equivalent combination of pertinent professional experience. Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written). Proven competence in curriculum development, management, and mentorship skills, sourcing research or project funding from third-party sources, and managing research projects. Ability to create high-quality course materials and to teach in at least three (3) of the following areas at both under and post-graduate levels: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Maintenance Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Wind and Ocean Engineering, Participatory Mapping and GIS and Energy Efficiency Technology. Experience in developing postgraduate programmes, along with the capacity to assume academic leadership, establish and maintain professional networks. Ability to develop new research initiatives in emerging areas of Mechanical Engineering, such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Green Hydrogen. Sound research profile with at least ten (10) peer-reviewed journals/books/conference proceedings and successful supervision of at least three (3) Master’s (research) students. A Google Scholar h-index of 6 will be an advantage.Employee Equity StatementNUST, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals, especially women and persons with disabilities, to apply.Important NotesBy applying, applicants confirm they have no prior employment-related disciplinary records or integrity concerns that would reasonably affect their candidacy. All applicants consent to comprehensive background checks, including verification of qualifications, published works, disciplinary and criminal records. Applicants are required to submit a list of referees who can attest to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role. The University reserves the right to seek references beyond those listed, and this will be done with discretion.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). A Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Conduct) not older than six (6) months must accompany all applications.The normal retirement age is 65. Non-Namibian candidates who are deemed suitable for appointment will be offered a contract of five (5) years. Only applications submitted via the Direct-Hire system will be considered. Internal staff members must have successfully completed their probationary period to be eligible for consideration for any vacant position.CLOSING DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2025For Inquiries:Ms Elzene van WykHuman Capital Business PartnerTel: 061-2072082/Email: evanwyk@nust.na