Lecturer - Department of Information Technology at Durban University of Technology

The Department of Information Technology wishes to appoint a Lecturer who can explain
programming and software engineering concepts and inspire our students as they engage with our IT
modules. You will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver excellent and engaging teaching across a
range of theory-based and practical modules and be comfortable with languages and platforms such
as, C#, Java, MySQL, Python, PHP and AWS/Azure. Ability to mentor individual and groups of students
as they develop software solutions for mobile applications, web, virtual, cloud or network-based
environments.

The Department of Information Technology hosts the Luban Workshop in collaboration with Taijin
Vocational Institute (TVI) of China. These are specialist labs for 3D printing and NB IOT. This creates
a unique environment, providing an exciting employment opportunity.

Essential requirements:

• A PhD or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer
• Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3 year lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• Desirable requirements:
• Experienced in languages and platforms such as, C#, Java, MySQL, Python, PHP and AWS/Azure.
• Ability to mentor individual and groups of students as they develop software solutions for mobile
• applications, web, virtual, cloud or network based environments.
• PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR at an advanced stage
• of completion of PhD.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community activities.

Summary of Duties:

• Lecturing (both face to face and online)
• Assessment marking and development, and maintaining high level of quality in terms of
• feedback and evaluation processes
• Publication and ongoing research
• Innovate in terms of teaching practice, support, and assessment
• Working with colleagues to advise and support students
• Participation in engagement and collaborative projects in the Department
• Undertake administration and other duties assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies:

• Strong background in programming and programming languages
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Good research skills
• Strong team orientation
• Analytical and problem solving
• Strong student focus