Part-Time Lecturer: Foundations of Data Science at Durban University of Technology

 Minimum requirements for Part-time Lecturer:

• A completed Masters/M. Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics or an appropriate associated field. However, Doctorate/PhD candidates would be given higher preference.
• At least 3 years lecturing/ facilitation experience for industry.

Additional Recommendations:

• Research track record (publications in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning).
• Lecturing experience at a University of Technology or similar.
• Own PC/Laptop with a high-quality microphone and webcam for virtual lectures.
• Strong and stable internet connection for online facilitation.
• Experience in designing data science courses and adapting them to industry needs will be advantageous.
• Industry experience in data science, data visualisation and preparation will be advantageous.
• Advanced Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced Knowledge of Machine Learning
• Experience using RapidMiner/Google CoLab or Jupyter Notebooks

Summary of Duties:

• Teach and facilitate Foundation of Data Science Short Courses targeted at industry.
• Develop and curate course content.
• Assist student queries and provide guidance on practical application of data science, data visualisation and data preparation.
• Practical demonstrations using RapidMiner or related software
• Demonstrate a high degree of competency in digital communication tools, including Microsoft Teams, Google Classrooms, Zoom and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Provide mentorship and consultation for students where necessary.

Closing Date 22 April 2026