Main Purpose of Job:

The primary purpose of the Lecturer in Transport and Logistics is to provide high-quality instruction and academic leadership within the department. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing students for the complexities of global supply chains, fleet management, and strategic distribution. They will contribute to the university’s mission through rigorous teaching, research, and the development of innovative logistics solutions that serve the national economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Curriculum Development: Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in Transport Management, Supply Chain, and Freight Operations. Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry trends.
• Research and Innovation: Conduct original research in logistics and transport systems, aiming for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assessment: Prepare, administer, and grade examinations, assignments, and practical assessments to evaluate student progress accurately.
• Student Mentorship: Supervise student research projects, internships, and provide career guidance within the logistics sector.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with industry partners to facilitate industrial attachments and community-based transport initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 school certificate with five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a Merit or better.
• Master’s Degree in Transport and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field will be an added advantage).
• At least 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level or senior industry experience in a logistics environment.
• Valid membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CILT).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Visionary and Research-oriented
• Creative thinking
• Self-motivation
• Open-minded
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident
• Teamwork
• High level of integrity

REMUNERATION

The University offers a competitive remuneration package to the individuals appointed to these positions.

• Teaching and Curriculum Development: Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in Transport Management, Supply Chain, and Freight Operations. Develop and update course materials to reflect current industry trends.
• Research and Innovation: Conduct original research in logistics and transport systems, aiming for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assessment: Prepare, administer, and grade examinations, assignments, and practical assessments to evaluate student progress accurately.
• Student Mentorship: Supervise student research projects, internships, and provide career guidance within the logistics sector.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with industry partners to facilitate industrial attachments and community-based transport initiatives.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Visionary and Research-oriented
• Creative thinking
• Self-motivation
• Open-minded
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident
• Teamwork
• High level of integrity

• Grade 12 school certificate with five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a Merit or better.
• Master’s Degree in Transport and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field will be an added advantage).
• At least 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level or senior industry experience in a logistics environment.
• Valid membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CILT).