Readvertisement: Lecturer in Information Systems

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 633 000 - 827 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is seeking a Lecturer for its Information Systems department. This permanent role involves teaching courses in areas such as Project Management and System Analysis, along with engaging in research and community responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong tutoring experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, and applications are encouraged from members of underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Tutoring or facilitation experience required.
• Some teaching experience is advantageous.
• Research supervision or outputs would be a plus.
• Administrative experience is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning in various courses.
• Engage in research and community interaction.
• Assume departmental and faculty responsibilities.

Skills

Tutoring or facilitation experience

Ability to teach Project Management

Ability to teach System Analysis

Ability to teach databases

Ability to teach data analytics

Ability to teach digital transformation

Ability to teach IT ethics

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Re-Advertisement: Lecturer (Grade L)

The Department of the Information Systems invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Information Systems

The Department - Description of the Department

The Department is situated within the Faculty of Commerce, primarily servicing students reading for the BBusSc, BCom, and BSc (InfSys) degrees. The Department was first established at Rhodes University in 1980 as a sub-department of the Department of Business Administration (now Management). Today, it is a flourishing, independent Department with a full undergraduate and post-graduate program.

Information Systems is a two-year major that attracts numerous students intent on pursuing careers in either Information Systems or Accounting. All students are required to have completed a first-year semester course in computing offered by the Department of Computer Science before registering for Information Systems.

Information Systems offers courses at the second, third, and fourth (honors) year levels, as well as Masters and PhD degrees by thesis.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels.

The Requirements

• Tutoring or facilitation experience required. Some teaching experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Project Management and System Analysis. The ability to teach databases, data analytics, digital transformation, accounting information systems security and control, and IT ethics will be an advantage.
• Some research supervision or research outputs would be an advantage.
• Some administrative experience, albeit in informal contexts. (e.g., student or sports clubs, work experiences)

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 7266.

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC2026.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Closing Date: 12 January 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Remuneration per annum (Grade L)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826, 949.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

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