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.