Lecturer Information Technology

Job description

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the position of: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer IT

Assumption date: 01 January 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:

• Strong knowledge of computer architecture, hardware components, and hardware/software interaction.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, including processes, memory management, file systems, virtualisation, and security.
• Practical experience with Windows/Linux environments, system administration, hardware configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Relevant higher education teaching and/or industry experience in computer systems, infrastructure, or technical support.

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

Posted on 26 Oct 09:47, Closing date 5 Nov