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The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and delivering a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and aligned with the evolving demands of the industry. You will have the opportunity to inspire students, conduct impactful research, and collaborate with a dedicated team of academics.

 Senior Lecturer  

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment that inspires intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and professional excellence.  You will also contribute to advancing the Department's research profile, industry partnerships, and community engagement agenda.

 Minimum Requirements

• A Doctorate degree with an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Software Development, or Computer Science.
  
• At least 5 years lecturing experience University level. *
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published three research outputs (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) *
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level
  
  

Applicants with Doctoral qualifications who do not meet requirements marked by * will be considered for a Lecturer position.

Additional Recommendations:

• Proficiency in a broad range of computer applications.
• Experience utilizing innovative teaching and learning technologies, including online instruction.
• Evidence of collaborative research linkages.
• Demonstrated evidence of a growing research track record.
• Experience in industrial or community engagement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach ICT courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise research projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide leadership in curriculum design and programme development within the ICT discipline.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited academic journals.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to strengthening research capacity in the department.
• Actively participate in industry partnerships, applied projects, and community engagement initiatives.
• Assist with programme coordination and contribute to departmental administration as required.

 Core Competencies 

• Extensive knowledge in ICT disciplines.
• Proven teaching and learning expertise, including proficiency in online facilitation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Established record of research excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Dedicated to fostering a student-centered learning environment.

Salary: Market related plus benefits

Email Address: [email protected]

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to [email protected] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to:  [email protected]

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.