University Lecturer - Computer Science

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Benefits

Research Funding

Conference Attendance

Facilities Access

Pension & Medical Aid

Job summary

Bloemfontein University in Bloemfontein offers a hybrid role for a University Lecturer in Computer Science. The position entails delivering lectures, guiding research, and actively contributing to curriculum development on the Bloemfontein campus.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or PhD in CS, demonstrate strong teaching and research credentials, and possess expertise in algorithms, software engineering, AI, or data science. Collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and research.
• Strong knowledge in algorithms, software engineering, AI, or data science.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures in various CS domains.
• Develop and update course materials, syllabi, and assessments.
• Conduct independent research and publish findings.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and theses.
• Contribute to departmental and university committees and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research

Algorithms

Software engineering

Artificial intelligence

Data science

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Curriculum development

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious university, is seeking an accomplished University Lecturer in Computer Science to join their academic faculty in Bloemfontein . This role involves delivering high-quality lectures, conducting research, and contributing to the development of the Computer Science curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, a passion for teaching and mentoring students, and a proven track record in research. This hybrid position offers a blend of on-campus teaching and research activities, contributing to the intellectual vibrancy of the university and the academic growth of its students within the Bloemfontein campus environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and informative lectures in various Computer Science domains.
• Develop and update course materials, syllabi, and assessment methods.
• Conduct independent research and publish findings in reputable academic journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and theses.
• Contribute to departmental and university committees and initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and research.
• Strong knowledge in areas such as algorithms, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or data science.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic setting.

Benefits

• Competitive academic salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for research funding and collaboration.
• Support for conference attendance and professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Contributory pension and medical aid schemes.