Durban: Lecturer in Computer Science & Programming posted by The Hiring House

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.