LECTURER - COMPUTER NETWORKS

Rosebank International; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Rosebank College is seeking a lecturer to teach IT modules, engage students, and prepare them for assessments across several information technology topics. The role includes updating materials, supporting the academic team, and ensuring effective learning delivery within a dynamic higher education environment.

Requirements include an Honours or Masters in IT or related field, plus prior lecturing or facilitation experience and access to transcripts.

Qualifications

• A Honours or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computing, Business Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience in teaching and/or academic facilitation in IT or cognate discipline.
• Copy of academic transcript.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module requirements.
• Manage learning resources and the learning management system.
• Prepare students for assessments and develop assessments with the academic team.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions; escalate where needed.
• Support academic meetings and contribute to module result analysis.

Skills

Lecturing

Student support

Digital platforms

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Honours or Masters in IT / Computing / IS

Job description

Rosebank College, the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is one of the leading private higher education institutions in the country registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. For over 70 years IIE Rosebank College has delivered quality tertiary education to students across South Africa. Situated in bustling cities, IIE Rosebank College embraces the same vibrant environment which allows over 20 000 students to connect with the heart of the institution. Our exceptional growth is creating a once in a life-time opportunities to suitable incumbents.

As Rosebank College takes bold steps to expand its range of qualifications, we are actively working towards accreditation as a premier education and training provider for an array of exciting new programmes. Central to this endeavour is the commitment to maintaining a team of exceptionally qualified staff. If you are driven by a passion for education and envision yourself contributing to our institution's growth, we invite you to be part of our journey. While we gear up for these forthcoming opportunities, we're eager to connect with individuals who share our dedication to excellence.

Job Purpose:

To teach / lecture an agreed number of hours based on module specialisation requirements. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify “at risk modules.”

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consulting with the Information Centre
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
• Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
• Support the monitoring of at-risk student in modules assigned to lecture.
• Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ideal: A Honours or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computing, Business Information Systems, or a closely related cognate discipline. The qualification should include computer networks, autonomous networks, sensor networks, network security and the organisational application of technology.
• Alternatively: A relevant Honours degree, postgraduate diploma, master's degree, or doctoral degree in IT or Information Systems, supported by undergraduate and/or postgraduate study in Computing or a closely related field, and relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
• Lecturing/tutoring experience: A minimum of two years’ relevant lecturing, tutoring or academic facilitation experience in computer networks, autonomous networks, sensor networks, network security, information technology or cognate discipline. Experience in facilitating NQF Level 8 learning, developing learning activities, and conducting assessment and moderation is preferred.
• Work experience: Experience involving the application of, use, implementation or support of computer networks, autonomous networks, sensor networks, network security and digital productivity platforms, or technology-enabled business processes.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous.
• One NQF level higher than the qualification being taught.
• Copy of academic transcript.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours:

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.