Senior Software Engineering Lecturer — Teaching & Research

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Research support

Professional development

Industry partnerships

Job summary

Placements24 in the North West region invites applications for an experienced Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering to join the Department of Computing in Klerksdorp. The role blends strong academic credentials with practical industry experience to teach and mentor students in modern software development.

You will contribute to curriculum design, conduct research, supervise dissertations, and foster industry partnerships, supporting consulting and outreach while advancing your academic career.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in the software development industry.
• Proven experience in teaching at the tertiary level, with excellent pedagogical skills.
• Expertise in modern software development practices, agile methodologies, and software testing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students and industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in software engineering, object-oriented programming, and software architecture.
• Develop and deliver practical laboratory sessions and project-based learning experiences.
• Conduct research in software engineering methodologies, tools, or related areas, leading to publications.
• Supervise student research projects, capstone projects, and dissertations.
• Contribute to departmental administration, curriculum review, and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Teaching at university

Pedagogical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Industry experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Job description

Placements24 in the North West region invites applications for an experienced Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering to join the Department of Computing in Klerksdorp. The role blends strong academic credentials with practical industry experience to teach and mentor students in modern software development.

You will contribute to curriculum design, conduct research, supervise dissertations, and foster industry partnerships, supporting consulting and outreach while advancing your academic career.