senior lecturer/associate professor: computer integrated education

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: COMPUTER INTEGRATED EDUCATION (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Computer Integrated Education focuses on the innovative use of educational technology in teaching and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of post graduate students registered in the department;
• Developing, presenting and co-ordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, post graduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience;
• At least six accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 1 publication should be sole-authored and evidence of conference papers;
• At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level;
• Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship;
• Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology;
• At least 5 years' teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors.
• Comprehensive teaching portfolio.
• Evidence of meaningful engagement with student feedback
• At least 11 publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 3 publications should be sole authored
• At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level of which 2 should be at Doctoral level and 1 should be sole supervised
• Proof of (inter) national peer recognition.
• Proven research funding success.
• Active international collaborations
• International conference presentations
• Evidence of community engagement
• Active academic citizenship with a sound mentoring role.
• Evidence of solid academic administrative competence.
• Membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies
• Evidence of current membership of relevant national and international scholarly/professional bodies.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the different aspects of Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in the different knowledge fields of Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Computer Integrated Education;
• Knowledge of and experience in facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

FOR SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in the field of Computer Integrated Education / Educational Technology
• Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, and an active Orcid-ID
• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating;
• Principal investigator in research projects.

FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• Recommended: H Index (4 and above)
• Highly skilled in Educational Technology hardware and software;
• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating;
• Principal investigator in research projects.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Teaching Portfolio;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 27 October 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms Siza Zitha, Email: for application-related enquiries, and Prof Ugorji Ogbonnaya, Email: for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.