Lecturer: Computer Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

The department seeks a person to lecture subjects on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. The person must support the department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include teaching on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning, and service-learning activities. The person should be able to lecture some of the following subjects: Software & Computer Engineering, Systems programming, Computer Hardware Engineering, Database principles, Systems analysis.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements (Lecturer):

• A Masters qualification in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering. All underpinning qualifications
• must be in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience at the
• senior level or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrable track record in undergraduate and Honours supervision or high-level industrial projects.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must be willing to register within 12 months of employment.

Recommendation:

• Registration for Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following areas: Energy Informatics/ IoT / Industrial or Agricultural networks / Pattern recognition; Blockchain Systems / Big data applications / Embedded Systems /Microsystems Design/ Software Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning).
• Involved and pursuing research activities.
• Contributed to academic initiatives to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry or teaching & learning goals.
• Evidence of incorporating teaching & learning and research & innovation outcomes into academic project.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. Develops subject guides in compliance withUniversity policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors.
• Academic Management - Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees.
• Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments.
• Community Service & Outreach - Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends CPUT’s "Open Day" event.
• Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.
• Human Resources Management - Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques /technologies, and research projects.
• Mentoring – Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field.
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with university health and safety rules and regulations.
• Research – Involved in research activities and supervise Bachelors and Honours student projects.

Competencies

• Teaching and learning
• Supervise of postgraduate students
• Provide academic leadership in the department.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Conducting student assessments
• Research and research capacity building
• Participation in quality assurance
• Work integrated learning support and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain industry linkages.
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the field Electric/Computer Engineering
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Job Knowledge/Technical knowledge
• Support of diversity
• Flexibility in a changing environment