1 x NEW GENERATION ACADEMIC PROGRAM

13 hours ago

Umhlatuze, South Africa University of Zululand Full-time

Introduction

UNIZULU is a comprehensive University offering degree, diploma and certificate courses across its Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Science and Agriculture; and Commerce, Administration and Law at the Kwa-Dlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses. Applications are invited from suitable qualified interested parties to fill the position indicated above. 

The position is based at the University of Zululand and is a permanent position. The Lecturer’s will be reporting to the Head of the Department (HoD) / Mentor.

The incumbent will be developed to be enabled to:

  • plan and manage student learning process by teaching preparation / planning, teaching, assessing students work, monitoring and evaluation learning process, reporting on teaching and learning achievement and challenges in the subject field of teaching expertise.
  • supervise and undertake research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across faculties and / or relevant fields of study.

S/he must show initiative and enthusiasm in working as a team player in the department. S/he will be required to provide guidance to learners in mastering key skills in the fields.

The university is seeking candidates who want to become career academics. Mentorship and training programs will be provided. The ideal candidate would be a post graduate student who has just completed their Master’s degree and want to work towards their PhD.

A Total Remuneration fixed salary package of R 541 366.00 would be offered.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY ACTIVITIES

TEACHING

  • Design and develop course material.
  • Teach the undergraduate students.
  • Set mark/evaluate assignments, tutorials and examinations.
  • Develop study material.
  • Report on teaching achievements.

RESEARCH

  • Engage in research in the relevant field of Computer Science.
  • Write research proposals.
  • Source funding for research initiatives.
  • Publishing of research work in referred journals.
  • Presenting research papers at national and international conferences.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Participate in community outreach projects.
  • Promote community involvement within the Department by working as a team player.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Assist with administrative duties such as time tabling, invigilating, registration and students’ records.
  • Participate in University Committees.

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A Master’s Degree in Computer Science. A recently qualified young graduate would be the ideal candidate.
  • A minimum pass mark of 70% Masters (academic record must be provided with application).
  • The incumbent must demonstrate that they would want to become a career academic.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Skills 

  • Planning and Organisation skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Research skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and ITS)
  • Sound administrative skills

 

Behaviours

  • Professionalism
  • Results Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Learning and knowledge sharing
  • Accountability

The successful candidate will be expected to sign an NGAP development contract for a period 6 years.

Candidates who are 40 years and older will not qualify for this post in terms of the NGAP program.

A Total Remuneration fixed salary package of R 541 366.00 would be offered.

The salary package is non-negotiable.

Interested?