| POST TITLE | Lecturer | |
| DIVISION/DEPARTMENT | MECHANICAL ENGINNERING | |
| REPORTS TO | HEAD OF PROGRAMME | |
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lecturer is responsible for conducting of lecturers in his / her area of specialization. Conducts curriculum review, internal examination moderation, research work and also assists in the overall development of the Programme. He /she is expected to take an active role in the upgrading and strengthening of all the activities of the programme,. And to participate in other professional activities of the Polytechnic to ensure effective training and development of the Polytechnic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key duties of the post are as follows :-
- Prepares lessons and/or training materials, delivers lectures and/or conducts practicals for 20 to 24 hours per week
- Assists the Head of Programme for the development of the Programme.
- Conducts tests and examinations for assessments and keep updated records.
- Facilitates departmental community engagement projects.
- Assistance with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative as delegated.
- Facilitates departmental research and publications
- Contributes in the internal moderation of examination papers.
- Prepares lesson plans, lesson notes, marking schemes, record of work and record of assessments for the subjects taught for future reference.
- Prepares, conduct and assesses theoretical and practical lessons to ensure effective training.
- Participates in internal moderation panel and curriculum review exercise for quantity assurance and effective training programmes.
- Monitors students on industrial attachment to obtain feedback on their progress.
- Attend meetings relevant to his/her section, for information dissemination.
- Participates in his/her field of study for the development and recognition of the institution.
JOB SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering:
OR
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering:
OR
- M Eng in Mechanical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering:
OR
- M Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Electro-Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering
Capabilities of the Lecturer:
Be able to lecture;
- Strength of Materials
- Mechanics
- CAD (Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, etc)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Machine Design
- Turbo Machines
- Industrial Automation & Robotics
- Design of Heat Exchangers
Personal attributes
- Self motivated.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Be able to work with students from different back round.
- Be willing to supervise students for extra – mural activities
Knowledge and skills Required:
- Good Communication Skills
- Computer literacy
- Good interpersonal Skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should hand-deliver their detailed applications to the LP Human Resources Office which is situated at the Administration 1 Building or email them to [email protected].
The applications should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of Educational Certificates and academic transcripts on or before Thursday, 17th APRIL, 2025 at 1500 hours.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee
Lerotholi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 16
Maseru 100
Lesotho