Lecturer: Applications Development (Re-advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Masters Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / or any related discipline in Computing (A relevant Doctoral Degree will be an added advantage)
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.

Recommendations:

• At least two (2) years exposure to program management and curriculum development
•  At least 1 publications in an accredited journal or conference proceedings in the last two years
• The candidate must show expertise in Applications Development: Programming Paradigms and Languages (Modern programming languages like: Java, Python, PHP, R, C++, C#), Data Storage Technologies like DBMS and NoSQL, Backend Development Technologies in Big Data and AI environment, Software Build tools like Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the IT discipline
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
• Provide appropriate academic and administrative leadership in the Department
• Participate and contribute in academic development, curriculum development initiatives, courseware development and assessment
• Participate in research activities of the Department
• Develop and lead research in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Monitor and assess work integrated learning
• Coaching and mentoring of staff & students
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies and promote community participation
• Maximize education and research opportunities for the Department and the Faculty
• Contribute towards development of academic staff
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department