Lecturer, Computer Science — Research & Teaching Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive academic salary

Health insurance and retirement plan

Research grants

Study leave and conference funding

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24,Polokwane, invites applications for a University Lecturer in Computer Science. The role involves delivering high-quality lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, guiding student theses, and contributing to research output in a dynamic academic environment.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field with a strong research record, teaching experience, and the ability to mentor students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Proven record of academic research and publications in Computer Science.
• Experience in university-level teaching and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and pedagogical skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and course materials for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Conduct original research and publish findings in reputable journals and present at conferences.
• Supervise student research projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Mentor and advise students on academic matters, career paths, and research opportunities.
• Contribute to departmental service, including curriculum development and academic administration.
• Stay abreast of developments in computer science.

Skills

Research publications

University teaching

Student supervision

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Placements24,Polokwane, invites applications for a University Lecturer in Computer Science. The role involves delivering high-quality lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, guiding student theses, and contributing to research output in a dynamic academic environment.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field with a strong research record, teaching experience, and the ability to mentor students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.