Lecturer in Computer Science & Programming

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Computer Science & Programming. As a Lecturer, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessing student work, and providing guidance and support to students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science and programming, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students

POSITION INFO:
Lecturing
- Teach and inspire students in Computer Science and Software Development across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including programming (Java, Python, C#, AI/ML concepts).
- Deliver content in multiple teaching modes and methodologies, including blended learning and constructivism.
- Design and grade assessments, provide constructive feedback, and moderate academic work where necessary.

Lecturer Development and Support
- Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations.
- Lead and champion academic development initiatives for specific programmes.

Student Development & Support
- Mentor and support students to achieve academic success.
- Identify and implement tailored interventions.
- Track student success and implement support interventions where required.

Research & Scholarship
- The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards the company achieving its annual research output targets, particularly in areas like application development, artificial intelligence, data science and cloud computing.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.

Competencies Required:
- Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage work and self-proactively.
- Able to demonstrate a proven track record of eXective teaching in the subject area based on a reflective practice.
- Passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring future tech leaders
- Passion for Customer Service.
- Experience with EdTech tools and using technology to enhance learning
- Proven ability to build strong relationships within academic teams

Minimum Education Requirements:
- Honours degree/ Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.
- Registration (or intention thereof) towards a Master’s degree is required.
- A PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology will be an added advantage.

Work Experience Requirements:
- Having at least 3 years’ teaching experience in programming or software development would be advantageous
- Having industry experience as a software developer, AI/ML engineer, cloud solutions architect, or mobile app developer will be highly valued

Experience in one or more of the following technologies:
- Programming & Frameworks: C#, .NET (Core, MVC, Blazor), Python, Java, JavaScript (React, Angular, Node)
- Cloud Technologies: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
- AI/Machine Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn (advantageous)
- Mobile Development: Android/iOS (React Native, Kotlin, Swift)
- Database Systems: SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Firebase

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NB: Should you not hear from us in 6weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.