Lecturer - Department of Business and Applications Development
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- Offer courses in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data and Information Management, etc.
- Prepare, deliver lectures, and assess undergraduate students.
- Prepare and regularly update curricula and course material for lectures in accordance with SAQA, CHE, and DHET requirements and maintain quality assurance.
- Coordinate all student programmes within the department as per the required standard operating procedures.
- Participate in departmental activities as required, including research, continuous professional development, community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration strengthening.
- Contribute towards Faculty and Departmental research initiatives.
- Contribute to Academic citizenship and provide Faculty and University service.
- Assist with Academic administration and Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Perform and carry delegated administrative duties of the department.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science.
- Undergraduate Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) year’s academic & research experience in an institution of higher learning.
- Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
- At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal.
- Evidence of competence in the administration of a course/subject at the departmental level
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students.
- Ability and willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities.
- Competence in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) facilitation.
- Ability to mentor and guide students in their academic and career development, providing feedback and support for research projects.
- Commitment to ongoing research, staying updated with advancements, and incorporating relevant findings into teaching.
- Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with colleagues, industry professionals, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Proactive approach to improving teaching methods, integrating new technologies such as Moodle, (WiseUp), Microsoft Teams, Zoom & Skype.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to take extra workload.
- High professional integrity and modesty
NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.
Applications, which should contain a completed Walter Sisulu application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.
Walter Sisulu is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply