Lecturer, Information Technology (2 posts)

Durban University of Technology; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology is seeking a Lecturer in Information Technology to explain programming and software engineering concepts to inspire students across IT modules. Candidates should deliver engaging theory and practical modules and mentor students in mobile, web, cloud, and network environments.

The role involves online and on-site teaching, ongoing research, and collaboration with colleagues on departmental projects, in a dynamic and equity-focused environment at DUT.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in IT/CS/Engineering (PhD preferred).
• At least 3 years of lecturing experience in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing face-to-face and online.
• Assessing, marking, and providing high-quality feedback.
• Publishing and ongoing research.
• Innovating in teaching practice and assessment.
• Advising and supporting students.
• Engaging in department projects and collaborations.
• Undertaking administration as required by the HoD.

Skills

C#

Java

MySQL

Python

PHP

AWS/Azure

Programming languages

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

NB IOT labs

3D printing lab

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:

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering. However, an applicant with a PhD would be given preference.
• 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: MarketRelated

Contact Person: Ms G Govindasamy

Email Address: [e-mail]

Status of Position: Permanent

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”

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