Lecturer, Information Technology.

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Durban is seeking a Lecturer in Information Technology. This role involves teaching programming and software engineering, mentoring students, and engaging in research. Candidates must possess a PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of lecturing experience in higher education. Familiarity with various programming languages, including C#, Java, and Python, is essential. The position offers a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR at an advanced stage of completion of PhD.
• Ability to mentor individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Assessment marking, maintaining quality in feedback.
• Publication and engagement in ongoing research.

Skills

C#

Java

MySQL

Python

PHP

AWS/Azure

Education

PhD or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

The Department of Information Technology wishes to appoint a Lecturer who can explain programming and software engineering concepts and inspire our students as they engage with our IT modules. You will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver excellent and engaging teaching across a range of theory-based and practical modules and be comfortable with languages and platforms such as, C#, Java, MySQL, Python, PHP and AWS/Azure. Ability to mentor individual and groups of students as they develop software solutions for mobile applications, web, virtual, cloud or network-based environments.

The Department of Information Technology hosts the Luban Workshop in collaboration with Tianjin Vocational Institute (TVI) of China. These are specialist labs for 3D printing and NB IOT. This creates a unique environment, providing an exciting employment opportunity.

Lecturer, Information Technology

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3-year lecturing experience in Higher Education.

Desirable Requirements

• Experienced in languages and platforms such as, C#, Java, MySQL, Python, PHP and AWS/Azure.
• Ability to mentor individual and groups of students as they develop software solutions for mobile applications, web, virtual, cloud or network-based environments.
• PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR at an advanced stage of completion of PhD.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities.

Summary Of Duties

• Lecturing (both face to face and online)
• Assessment marking and development, and maintaining high level of quality in terms of feedback and evaluation processes
• Publication and ongoing research
• Innovate in terms of teaching practice, support, and assessment
• Working with colleagues to advise and support students
• Participation in engagement and collaborative projects in the Department
• Undertake administration and other duties assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Strong background in programming and programming languages
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Good research skills
• Strong team orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Strong student focus

Salary: Market Related

Contact Person

Ms G Govindasamy

Email Address: [e-mail]

Status of Position

Permanent

Applications Should Include

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to [e-mail] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [e-mail]

Kindly note: Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment