Lecturer: IT

Vega School; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The IIE's Varsity College seeks a dynamic Lecturer in IT for the Waterfall Campus in Midrand. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging students in learning through various teaching methods, manage assessments, and contribute to academic and research development. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields with a proven track record in effective teaching and industry experience.

Benefits

Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Staff and family discounts on educational programs

Incentive bonus structure based on performance

Provident fund contributions

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Learning experience, preferably in a tertiary environment.
• Must demonstrate effective teaching in the subject area based on reflective practice.
• Experience in using technology to enhance learning is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lecture on IIE programmes across various delivery modes.
• Provide feedback on assessments and manage academic development.
• Promote a culture of scholarship and achieve research output targets.

Skills

Java

C#

Android

Kotlin

React

Angular

Oracle Pl/SQL

MongoDB

Firebase

GitHub

Git

Azure

AWS

Figma

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Effective teaching

Customer Service

Education

Master degree in Computer Science

Master degree in IT

Master degree in related fields

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head of Computer Science

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College, Waterfall Campus (Midrand) has a vacancy for a Lecturer: IT

Duties And Responsibilities

Lecturing

• Lecture on programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant
• Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery
  
  

Lecturer Development and Support

• Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations
  
  

Student Development & Support

• Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students
• Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required
  
  

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards The IIE’s Varsity College achieving its annual research output targets
  
  

Competencies Required:

Must have experience in

• Java
• C#
• Android
• KotlinReact Angular
• Oracle Pl/SQL
• MongoDB
• Firebase
• GitHub and Git
• Azure or AWS
• Figma
• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
• Passion for Customer Service
• Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
• Passion for Customer Service
• Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Master degree in Computer Science ; IT or related fields.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in tertiary environment)
  
  

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17: 00
  
  

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
  

Benefits

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
  
  

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
  
  

Technical Support

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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.