Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Information Systems, Faculty of Commerce

University of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Information Systems. The role involves lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising research, and conducting relevant academic research. Candidates should hold a PhD, have teaching and research experience, and possess expertise in various Information Systems technologies. This opportunity is situated in Cape Town, South Africa, with a competitive academic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline.
• Prior experience in an academic role.
• Demonstrable teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Lecture on Information Systems courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate students on research projects.
• Conduct academic research in Information Systems relevant to local contexts.

Skills

PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline

Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level

Curriculum design experience

Research publications

Postgraduate supervision

Expertise in systems analysis and design

Expertise in agile methodologies

Expertise in OOP using various technologies

Expertise in IS Project Management

Education

PhD in Information Systems or closely related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022

ASP.NET Core 6.0 (C#)

Machine Learning (ML.NET)

Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity)

Mobile App development (Android Studio)

Python

MSSQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Information Systems, Faculty of Commerce

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 22, 2025

Senior Lecturer level – Requirements

• PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Prior experience in an academic role
• Demonstrable teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum design
• A proven record of accredited research publications
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision (at Honours and Masters levels)
• Evidence of expertise in systems analysis and design
• Evidence of expertise in agile methodologies
• Evidence of expertise in systems development technologies using Object Oriented Programming techniques (e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, ASP.NET Core 6.0 (C#), Razor Pages, Identity / Authorization, Machine Learning (ML.NET), Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity), Mobile App development (Android Studio / Java, MS Unity / Xamarin), Google Dart / Flutter, Python, Databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL))
• Evidence of expertise in IS Project Management

Associate Professor level – Requirements

• PhD degree in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Prior experience in an academic role
• Demonstrable teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level in Information Systems or closely related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum design
• A proven record of reputable accredited research publications including conference proceedings and journal articles
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision (at Honours and Masters level)
• Evidence of expertise in systems analysis and design
• Evidence of expertise in agile methodologies
• Evidence of expertise in systems development technologies using Object Oriented Programming techniques (e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, ASP.NET Core 6.0 (C#), Razor Pages, Identity / Authorization, Machine Learning (ML.NET), Blockchain (Ethereum, Solidity), Mobile App development (Android Studio / Java, MS Unity / Xamarin), Google Dart / Flutter, Python, Databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL))
• Evidence of expertise in IS Project Management
• Evidence of leadership and / or administrative role

The following will be advantageous

• Practical work experience in an IS / IT role.
• Be conversant with frontline IS / IT and demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with the rapidly advancing technologies in the IS / IT field and introduce them in classes
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Record of contributing to supportive and collaborative work environments
• In the process of supervising PhD student(s) at Associate Professor level
• Evidence of research standing (e.g NRF rating)

Responsibilities include

• Lecture on Information Systems courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate students on research projects (e.g., Honours, Masters and PhD)
• Conduct academic research in Information Systems on problems relevant to the local South African and broader African contexts
• Disseminate knowledge through the publication of research in various accredited outlets (e.g., journal articles, full paper peer-reviewed conference papers, peer-reviewed books and book chapters, etc.)
• Contribute to leadership and / or administration roles at the course, departmental, faculty and / or university level, as appropriate to the job level
• Use academic skills to provide service to bodies outside of the university (e.g., professional society, government agency, NGO, community group etc.)