Lecturer

Job description

Fixed Term: 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027


Purpose
To facilitate and support student learning in Information Technology by delivering high-quality teaching, developing relevant learning materials, assessing student performance, and contributing to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. The Information Technology Lecturer equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to function effectively in the IT industry while fostering critical thinking, innovation, and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

Lecturing and assessment:

• Deliver engaging lectures and assess students in accordance with the accredited programmes and module requirements.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments, exams, and other assessments to facilitate student learning and growth.

Learning management system (LMS):

• Independently utilise the learning management system and collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, and deliver modules effectively.

Curriculum development:

• Participate in the ongoing development of programmes and curriculum, incorporating current educational trends and best practices.

Internal moderation:

• Undertake assigned internal moderation responsibilities to ensure assessment validity and reliability.

Assessment invigilation:

• Conduct venue-based assessment invigilation as required by the Registrar's Office.

Academic support:

• Provide academic guidance and support to students, addressing their concerns and queries promptly.

Quality assurance:

• Complete all quality assurance requirements related to modules and programmes to ensure compliance with academic standards.

Research and community engagement:

• Engage in research activities and contribute to community projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and positive societal impact.

Effective communication:

• Maintain open and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and management members.

Administrative efficiency:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while maintaining administrative efficiency.

Participation and collaboration:

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and relevant committees as requested by management.

Administrative functions:

• Fulfil administrative duties related to the position as directed by the relevant line manager.

Skills and competencies

• Passion for teaching, learning, and developing the next generation of IT professionals.
• Strong technical expertise combined with an applied, industry-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse student groups.
• Commitment to research, continuous learning, and staying updated with IT trends.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within academic teams and with industry partners.
• Organised, innovative, and adaptable to a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• For senior lecturer, a PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Data Science, Security+) are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics, statistics, data analysis, and quantitative problem-solving for IT applications.
• Practical experience with data analytics, visualisation, business intelligence tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of human-centred design principles and the application of analytics and BI to business and user needs.

Modules (may change on appointment):

• Mathematics and statistics for IT (BIT1)
• Fundamentals of data analytics (BCompt2)
• Human-centric design and business intelligence (BBIS3)

Posted on 16 Oct 09:28, Closing date 1 Nov