Senior Lecturer: Applied Technologies

NMU; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks an enthusiastic academic to lead the design, development and delivery of scalable digital literacy and digital capability programmes across the University. The role drives a shift from foundational tool-based training toward a comprehensive, future-oriented conception of digital literacy, including AI literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and information fluency.

The incumbent will oversee and renew digital literacy offerings, including service modules, higher

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering technology-enabled teaching at scale.
• Proven engagement with digital literacy, digital education, or technology-enhanced learning.
• Sustained record of peer-reviewed research output or potential to develop a research profile.
• Curriculum design and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously refine scalable digital literacy curricula including AI literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and digital citizenship.
• Develop technology-enabled teaching, assessment and admin processes for very large cohorts; integrate systems to improve efficiency.
• Oversee delivery and quality of digital literacy and higher certificate programmes; coordinate teaching teams and drive data-informed improvements.
• Publish research in digital education; supervise postgraduate students where appropriate; contribute to community engagement.
• Collaborate across faculties to embed digital capability within diverse disciplinary contexts.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.

Education

Doctoral degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Digital Education / Educational Technology

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Applied Technologies is looking to fill a vacancy for an enthusiastic and visionary academic who will provide leadership in the design, development and delivery of scalable digital literacy and digital capability programmes across the University. The incumbent will drive a shift from foundational tool-based training toward a comprehensive, future-oriented conception of digital literacy, encompassing information fluency, cybersecurity awareness, artificial intelligence literacy, and critical engagement with digital technologies.

The role includes oversight and renewal of existing and proposed digital literacy offerings, including service modules, higher certificate and short learning programmes, while developing innovative, technology-enabled and integrated approaches to teaching and learning that support large and diverse student cohorts. The incumbent will contribute to research and scholarship in digital education, including the study of large-scale, technology-enabled teaching and learning environments, supervise postgraduate students where appropriate, contribute to community engagement, and be involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Design and continuously refine scalable digital literacy curricula, incorporating emerging areas such as AI literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and digital citizenship
• Develop and implement technology-enabled teaching, assessment, and administrative processes that support very large student cohorts, including the integration of systems and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Oversee the delivery and quality of digital literacy and higher certificate programmes, including coordination of teaching teams and data-informed improvements, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals, student progression pathways, and evolving digital capability needs
• Contribute to institutional research themes by conducting and publishing research, including scholarship related to digital education and large-scale, technology-enabled teaching and learning, and supervise postgraduate students
• Work across Faculties to embed digital capability within diverse disciplinary @contexts
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to conceptualise and implement digital literacy initiatives at an institutional scale
• Proven capacity to design and facilitate teaching, assessment, and administrative processes for large student cohorts
• Effective use of learning technologies and digital platforms, including the integration of systems and automation of workflows
• Ability to integrate emerging digital competencies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, information literacy) into curricula
• Use of learning analytics and student data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead teaching teams and work across disciplines to embed digital capability
• Ability to engage in scholarly reflection on teaching and learning, including in large-scale or technology-enabled @contexts

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should demonstrate experience or clear potential in designing and delivering technology-enabled teaching and learning at scale.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Education, Educational Technology, or another cognate discipline)
• Minimum of three years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level
• A sustained record of peer-reviewed research output, or clear potential to develop a research profile aligned with the role
• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated engagement with digital literacy, digital education, or technology-enhanced learning

Added Advantages

• Experience in teaching or coordinating large-enrolment courses
• Experience with learning management systems and technology-enabled teaching, assessment, or administration
• Experience integrating emerging digital competencies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, data or information literacy) into curricula
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable or automated teaching and assessment processes
• Experience integrating digital systems or streamlining workflows in teaching and learning environments
• Experience in interdisciplinary or institution-wide initiatives
• Postgraduate supervision experience

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 09 October 2026.