Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS) –
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Lecturer (2 positions) – Grade A8 – Permanent appointment – Involved in teaching, research supervision of master’s students, and research and publication in Computer Science fields.

• MSc degree (NQF level
  9) in Computer Science / Information Technology
• At least 2 years of university-level teaching experience

• Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies
• At least 2 years of supervision experience with honours or master’s students
• Proven track record of research in Computer Science
• Community involvement with subject-related projects

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Computer Science modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Mentor project students at honours level
• Plan, implement and evaluate teaching‑learning programmes and other activities

Research

• Conduct scholarly research in key areas of the School and research centre
• Publish in high impact journals and books
• Write research proposals and secure funding

Community Engagement

• Involve in community projects, innovation and industry collaboration

• Teaching MSc and postgraduate modules
• Guidance in master’s dissertations
• Administrative and management tasks
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships and client‑service orientation
• Demonstrate proficiency in language (written and verbal) in NWU’s multilingual environment
• Assist with module/programme development
• Conduct independent and co‑operative research within school focus areas

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

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with 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.