Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Cape Town)

Job description

STADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of:
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: School of Information Technology

Key roles and responsibilities:

Lecturing and assessment:
• Deliver engaging lectures and assess students in accordance with the accredited programmes and module requirements.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments, exams, and other assessments to facilitate student learning and growth.
   Learning Management System (LMS):
• Independently utilise the learning management system and collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, and deliver modules                  effectively.

Curriculum development:
• Participate in the ongoing development of programmes and curriculum, incorporating current educational trends and best practices.

Internal moderation:
• Undertake assigned internal moderation responsibilities to ensure assessment validity and reliability.
  Assessment Invigilation:
• Conduct venue-based assessment invigilation as required by the registrar's office.

Academic support:
• Provide academic guidance and support to students, addressing their concerns and queries promptly
   Quality Assurance:
• Complete all quality assurance requirements related to modules and programmes to ensure compliance with academic standards.

Research and community engagement:
• Engage in research activities and contribute to community projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and positive societal impact.

Effective communication:
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and management members.

Administrative efficiency:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining administrative efficiency.

Participation and collaboration:
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and relevant committees as requested by management.

Administrative functions:
• Fulfil administrative duties related to the position as directed by the relevant line manager.

Minimum requirements
• Proficiency in networking, systems administration, databases, and software development.
• Strong programming background (Python, Java, C++ or similar) with data science, machine learning, and software engineering exposure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT governance, and applied networks will be highly advantageous.
• Prior teaching experience at a higher education level or professional/industry experience in IT infrastructure and systems.

Qualifications
• At least a master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• For senior lecturer, a PhD in computer science or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Data Science, Security+) are       advantageous.