Senior Software Development Lecturer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research grants

Health and retirement benefits

Access to computing resources

Collaborative academic environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Development Lecturer to contribute to its technology faculty in Pretoria. The role involves teaching advanced topics in software engineering, development, and programming paradigms, plus guiding research and mentoring junior faculty.

You will supervise student projects and theses, collaborate with industry partners for curriculum relevance, and drive internship opportunities. A strong publication record or project portfolio is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in the software development industry.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching at the university or college level.
• A strong publication record or a portfolio of significant software projects.
• Expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate courses in software engineering, object-oriented programming, web development, and mobile application development.
• Develop and maintain relevant course materials, lab exercises, and project assignments.
• Conduct and publish research in areas related to software engineering methodologies, tools, or practices.
• Supervise student projects and theses, providing guidance on technical challenges and research methodologies.
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and explore internship opportunities for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

C#

Software development frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Software Development Lecturer to contribute to their thriving technology faculty in Pretoria . This position involves teaching advanced topics in software engineering, application development, and programming paradigms, as well as conducting cutting-edge research. You will guide students through complex projects, mentor junior faculty, and play a key role in shaping the future of their software development programs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with a passion for both software development and tertiary education, aiming to make a significant impact in Gauteng 's tech education landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate courses in software engineering, object-oriented programming, web development, and mobile application development.
• Develop and maintain relevant course materials, lab exercises, and project assignments.
• Conduct and publish research in areas related to software engineering methodologies, tools, or practices.
• Supervise student projects and theses, providing guidance on technical challenges and research methodologies.
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and explore internship opportunities for students.

Requirements

• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in the software development industry .
• Demonstrable experience in teaching at the university or college level.
• A strong publication record or a portfolio of significant software projects.
• Expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., "Python, Java, C#") and development frameworks.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Generous research grants and funding opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to advanced computing resources and development tools.
• A dynamic and collaborative academic environment committed to innovation.