Lecturer (in Computer Science and Informatics) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Computer Science and/or Information Systems.
• Supervise honours students and co-supervise master’s students in Computer Science and/or Information Systems.
• Perform research in at least one of the established research areas of the Department, namely Business Intelligence and Text mining, Computer Science Education, Eye-Tracking Applications, Human-Computer Interaction and Extended Reality, and Digital Inclusion and Community Engagement in IT.
• Publish research outputs in accredited national peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department.
• Participate in community engagement activities.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science and Informatics or related discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Computer Science and Informatics or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science and Informatics or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Experience in lecturing at an undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Specialisation in Software Development, Computer Networking and/or Mobile App Development.
• Candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Information Systems, Computer Science and Software Engineering.
• A record of research output.