Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Computer Science at University of Cape Town

• The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits, at the Lecturer level is R974 126
• The annual cost of employment for 2026, including benefits, at the Senior Lecturer level is R1 207 358

Requirements of the job at Lecturer level:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or related field;
• Demonstrated experience in the application of computational methods, especially AI and/or data science, to climate, environmental, and related sciences;
• A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage; and
• Demonstrated commitment to socially engaged research.

Additional requirements of the job at Senior Lecturer level:

• At least two years of post-PhD academic or professional experience;
• Significant teaching experience at university level;
• Experience in supervision of Master’s and/or PhD students;
• A track record of research publications, commensurate with career stage; and
• Evidence of active contributions to administration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science and/or AI, including one postgraduate course on AI and machine learning applications in environmental, climate and related fields;
• Contribute one teaching block to the new Doctoral Training Programme in Climate and Development;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Contribute to Departmental and Africa Climate Collaborative administration;
• Participate in Africa Climate Collaborative activities;
• Pursue a personal research programme that is socially responsive and publish this research in high quality journals; and
• Foster collaboration between the Department of Computer Science, the AI Initiative, ACDI and other UCT groups working on climate and sustainability, including contributing to joint research projects and research proposals.

To apply, please visit UCT Internal Careers site (For Internal Applicants) and UCT Careers site (For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application.

You will need to attach your CV, a one-page teaching statement and a motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.

Closing date: 7 September 2026