Lecturer (Information Technology) - Permanent or Part-time

Location:	Pretoria, Centurion
Type:	Contract
Reference:	#CEN25IT01
Company:	STADIO Higher Education

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and Management
• Architecture and Engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Law
• Media and Design
• Policing and Law Enforcement

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation/updating (including module; review)/authoring/coordination of new and existing material (including lesson plans and teaching materials).
• Maintain the core VLE environment (including student surveys) for the module to ensure parity of content and offering across sites of delivery.
• Preparing/finalising all the assessments for the module.
• Drafting the assessment strategy (in consultation with the Lecturers Forum) and maintaining the Assessment Guideline document.
• Conducting or arranging internal moderation – pre- and post – of all assessments.
• Managing the external moderation process (pre- and post-assessment).
• Quality assurance of the module content and offering.
• Action module-specific outcomes from student surveys.
• First-level sign-off of the marks for the module and presentation to next level.
• Conduct success and throughput analysis for the module.
• Promoting industry liaison for the module.
• Finalising the academic calendar for the module.
• Setting the criteria for RPL approval.
• Quality assurance of the module content and offering.
• Student support and success (Managing at-risk students) – Keep record of at-risk students.

Qualifications and Experience | Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant IT qualification at an Honours degree level (NQF8)
• A Relevant IT qualification at a Master’s Degree level (NQF9) would be advantageous.
• A relevant IT qualification at a Doctoral Degree level (NQF10) for Senior Lecturer required
• Specialisation in Programming and Software Development or Computer Science or Information Systems

Key Attributes:

• Sound knowledge of information systems in information technology and web knowledge. This knowledge allows candidate to confidently explain concepts and processes to students.
• Basic knowledge in designing/implement software systems and processes into a business.
• Knowledge in HTML, CSS & JavaScript
• Knowledge in web animation development utilizing JavaScript.
• Proficient in applying computational thinking principles through Python programming.
• Proficient in developing web applications using the ASP.NET MVC framework.
• Proficient in database management and design.
• Proficient in backend development using Python and the Flask framework.
• Skilled in web design utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Experienced in network design and analysis with tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer and Wireshark.
• Knowledge in and understanding Java (including Object Oriented Programming) concepts with a great sense of logic.
• Knowledge in and understanding of Java/Kotlin to develop Mobile Applications in Android using Android Studio
• Knowledge in understanding and setting up websites using Content Management Systems such as WordPress.
• Engaging with students - serves as a facilitator of learning, providing students with the knowledge and tools to solve problems and then encouraging students to solve them on their own.
• Good motivator - inspire a love of curiosity and understanding in students.
• Good team player and communicator.
• Constantly learning to update own knowledge base - learn, reflect, and improve own practice by self-reflection.
• Caring for students that struggle with difficult concepts.

Assumption Date:  01 February 2025

Closing date for applications:  24 January 2024

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.
3. Clearly indicate which position applying for in the header of the email. Reference: Name_Surname_CEN25IT01
4. Applications must be submitted by email to: centurion-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO Higher Education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 16 Jan 15:38, Closing date 17 Mar