UOWD is currently seeking an Adjunct Lecturer for the Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences to teach ENGG956- Financial Management For Engineered Assets.

The position is for the Winter 2021 semester commencing in January 2021.

It is open to qualified candidates having the following attributes: 

• PhD. Degree in the discipline (or related discipline) from a recognized international institute
• Teaching experience at an internationally recognized institution teaching subjects in the area of power systems.
• An active researcher in the field (or related field) with publications in recognized international journals
• Fluency in English language (both spoken and written)

Financial management principles, time value of money, discrete assets considerations, continuous assets considerations, identification of cost elements, cost prediction methods, regulatory economics, financial case development, engineered asset repair-replace decision making.

Subject Learning Outcomes : On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Understand the approach taken to developing financial cases.
2. Understand the data requirements for financial modelling and decision making.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic tools for valuation of projects.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the identification of cost streams to the required level of accuracy for financial planning and project evaluation.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic financial modelling techniques for typical engineered asset management situations.
6. Put together a financial case utilizing the assistance of a management accountant as appropriate.

All interested applicants are requested to apply before the closing date. Review of applications will start after the closing date and continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date: Thursday, 14th January 2021.