Junior Lecturer- Computer Science Education; P000532

position summary

industry: education & training

job category: university and academy

location: potchefstroom

contract: permanent

remuneration: the annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the nwu policy guidelines.

about our company: nwu

introduction: north-west university (potchefstroom campus) faculty of education– school of mathematics science and technology education position number: p000532 vacancy: junior lecturer- computer science education peromnes grade: a9 employment type: permanent appointment

• teaching and learning
• to facilitate teaching and learning of modules in information technology education. This includes all aspects involved in teaching and learning such as facilitating classes in online and distance mode, managing the lms, curriculum development, the development of study guides, compiling assessments, compiling question papers, marking assessments, and participating in work-integrated learning, etc.
• research
• publishing research articles, attending conferences, and furthering of own qualifications.
• community engagement
• initiate, manage and participate in community engagement projects.

• an honours degree specialising in information technology education (nqf level
  8).
• a first degree (e.g. Bsc with pgce or bed) with specialisation in a relevant computer science qualification (nqf level
  7).
• experience in marking grade 12 information technology nsc question papers.
• a minimum of five (5) years’ in-depth teaching experience in information technology (grades 10–12).

• leadership experience (active academic leadership and/or involvement in school or faculty committees).

• excellent communication skills (verbally and written).
• demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the nwu.
• excellent knowledge and skills in delphi programming, object-oriented programming and database design.
• excellent computer literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mails, power point, using lms and internet, knowledge of ai).
• the ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• excellent knowledge and skills in applying active teaching and learning strategies to facilitate teaching and learning in information technology education to enhance self-directed learning.

• should be able to function as part of a team.
• good interpersonal and professional relations with all staff members and students.
• good time management and ability to work well under extreme pressure.
• maintain professional relationships with faculty, students, academics, and support staff.

remuneration: the annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the nwu policy guidelines.

enquiries regarding job content may be directed to: prof. Chantelle boschon

enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to: ms. Rouzen slambert on

closing date: 03 march 2026

planned commencement of duties: as soon as possible

kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

the university subscribes to and applies the principles of employment equity (ee) act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the ee act and nwu employment equity plan.

the university reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

if you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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