PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe applicant will engage in teaching and learning, in research supervision of master’s students and in research and writing publications within Computer Science fields.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching and Learning
Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Mentoring project students at honours level. Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.
Research
Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre. Publishing in high impact journals and books. Writing of research proposals and securing funding.
Community engagement
Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.
Minimum requirements
A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Computer Sciences / Information Technology. A minimum of (two) 2 years’ teaching experience at university level.
ADDED ADVANTAGESMembership of professional IT/CS/IS societies. A minimum of (two) 2 years’ supervision experience of honours or master’s students. A proven track record of research experience within Computer Science fields. Involvement in the community with subject related projects.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESTeaching of Computer Science modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. Ability to provide guidance in master’s dissertations. Perform administrative and management tasks. Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation. Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management). Assist with module / programme development. Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the school and research center.
CLOSING DATE: 30 August 2026
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