Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Management Sciences -> Business Information System
Job Title
LECTURER/JUNIOR LECTURER
Post Level
Lecturer, Junior Lecturer
Job Type
Academic - Univen Funded
Closing Date
10/10/2025
Job Requirements
For appointment as a Lecturer:

• A Master's degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• A relevant undergraduate qualification in one of the above disciplines.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or five years of professional experience in a related field.
• A PhD and experience in postgraduate supervision will be considered an added advantage.

For appointment as a Junior Lecturer:

• An Honours degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A relevant undergraduate (first) degree in the same disciplines.
• A Master's degree will be an added advantage.

Duties:

• Teach various modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including but not limited to:

• Project Management
• Database Concepts
• Programming (proficiency in Python, Java, .NET, C#, C++)
• Internet and Web Design Technologies (JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS)
• Database Systems Management (SQL & NoSQL, Oracle DB)
• Data Mining & Warehousing
• Mobile and Wireless Information Systems
• Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies
• Business Intelligence Systems
• Enterprise Database Systems
• Research Methodology
• Engage in curriculum development and maintain comprehensive teaching portfolios.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects and contribute to academic publishing in accredited journals.
• Conduct community-based research, participate in training initiatives, and support academic administration within the department.

Duties

• The incumbent will teach functional areas of Project Management, Database Concepts, Programming (with good knowledge of most of the following: Python, Java, .NET, C#, C++), Internet and Web Design Technology (good knowledge of Javascript, PHP, HTML, CSS), Database Systems Management (SQL & No SQL Databases, Oracle DB), Data Mining & Warehousing, Mobile and Wireless Information Systems, 4ir, Business Intelligence Systems, Enterprise Database Systems, Research Methodology and other modules in the department for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• S/he will be responsible for curriculum development and compilation of teaching portfolios, supervision of research at the postgraduate level and publishing in accredited journals.
• Conduct community-based research, executed community and training projects, and assisted in academic administration.

Skills Required