LECTURER - COMPUTER NETWORKS

Rosebank International; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

EE preference

Descripción de la vacante

Rosebank College in South Africa seeks an IT lecturer to teach modules in information technology, computer networks, autonomous networks, and network security. You will prepare assessments, track progress, and support at‑risk students in collaboration with the Central Academic Team.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, updating the LMS, providing student feedback, attending academic meetings, analyzing results, and engaging in professional development to enhance teaching practices.

Formación

• Honours or Masters in IT/CS or related field with networks focus.
• Two years’ lecturing/academic facilitation experience in IT or cognate field.
• Relevant teaching and/or industry experience in networks and security.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver lectures and engage students per module pacers.
• Update learning materials and consult the Information Centre.
• Update the LMS and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments and identify at‑risk students.
• Monitor student engagement and assessment submissions with escalation.
• Attend academic meetings across faculties.
• Reflect on module results and support at‑risk students.
• Pursue academic professional development to enhance teaching.

Conocimientos

Lecturing experience

Student support

Curriculum development

Digital platforms

Time management

Educación

Honours or Masters in IT/CS or related field

NQF8+ qualification in IT/IS

Herramientas

Learning Management System (LMS)

Descripción del empleo

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.