Lecturer V000282
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and learning
· Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
· Mentoring project students at honours level.
· Supervision of master’s and doctoral students.
· Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.
Research
· Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre.
· Publishing in high impact journals and books.
· Writing of research proposals and securing funding.
Community engagement
· Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Teaching of Computer Science modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
· Ability to provide guidance in master’s dissertations.
· Perform administrative and management tasks.
· Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of
the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
· Assist / take the lead with module / programme development.
· Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the School and research centre.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Professional and ethical behaviour.
· Adaptability / Agility.
· Decision-making skills.
· Analytical skills.
· Self-motivation.
Minimum requirements
· A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Computer Science / Information Systems.
· A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience at university level.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies.
· Management experience.
· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience supervising Honours or Masters’ students.
· A proven research track record within the Computer Science fields.
· Involvement in the community with subject related projects.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr William van Blerk on 016 910 3252
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Rhamavhulela on 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 28 April 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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