Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Academy of Computer Science&Software Engineering) Advert reference: uj_001524 Advert status: Online Apply by: 9 June 2024 Position Summary Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Open to all Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. The Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering is an Academic Department within the Faculty of Science. The Academy presents Information Technology academic qualifications in the form of short learning programmes, higher certificates, bachelor’s degrees, honours degrees, research-based master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. Within the Academy are two sub-departments namely Computer Science and Informatics as well as the Centre for Cyber Security. The academy publishes research in peer-reviewed accredited journals and conferences. Description: As an academic within the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering you will be required to undertake a variety of teaching and learning, research, and administrative duties to help the Academy, Faculty, and University meet its key performance indicators in pursuit of their respective missions. Responsibilities: Overall: To perform academic, research, and associated administration activities in the department Teaching and Learning: As per allocated timetable and required additional time for preparation Research: All activities related research conducted in the department with a specific emphasis on qualitypublications. Administrative: All related administration to teaching and learning and research, wherever appropriate Community Engagement: Ensure involvement for the betterment of the institution and community. Some time may be allocated to this in consultation with HOD on a case by case basis. Personal Development: Continuously develop oneself in the scientific field. A Doctoral Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a preference for specialisation in one of the following fields: Cyber Security. Artificial Intelligence Having a proven track record of international, peer-reviewed, accredited published research outputs exceeding 1.5 Department of Higher Education and Training research publication units annually in the above field over at least 3 years. The successful applicant must have a proven track record as main supervisor of Master’s degrees supervised to completion. The successful applicant must have an excellent academic record in both Teaching and Learning as well as Research. Must have successfully contributed to projects days (within the Academy the Annual Projects Day is a showcase of senior student practical software development projects – approximately 60 projects annually) Must have a record of successfully offering undergraduate modules over a wide range of the body of knowledge pertinent in the field of discourse. Must have successfully mentored and assessed the marking of third year practical year projects on a level acceptable to the British Computer Society. Must have experience of the BCS accreditation process or equivalent academic certification processes. Must pass a practical programming assessment as determined by the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses, advanced data structures on anundergraduate level using programming languages used within the Academy. The proven ability to teach both Computer Science and Informatics courses on an Honours (4th year) level. The ability to teach effectively in English is a prerequisite. Should English not be the home language a certification ofcompetence in English will be required. Sufficient lecturing experience with professionally evaluated outcomes. Exposure to TurnitIn for checking the integrity of research assignments. Experience of managing the auditing of all answer scripts for all examinations of both Computer Science andInformatics on both undergraduate and postgraduate level is a strong recommendation. The proven ability to supervise both doctoral and master’s studies as main supervisor to completion. The ability to successfully supervise at minimum 10 honours research projects, according to the standards of the BCS. Must supply proof of formal evaluation, including student evaluation, as a successful teacher/lecturer by an academicinstitution. Must have proof of a good class pass rate in undergraduate courses The above competencies may additionally be assessed via live lectures and programming ability assessments Recommendations: Membership of the BCS is a strong recommendation. At least 5 years experience of organizing and managing student assistants and tutors for both Computer Science and Informatics is a strong recommendation. Having a strong media presence as well as engaging actively in the popularization of science. NRF rating highly desirable (or of an equivalent internationally accepted standing covering the same criteria as the NRF system). Co-supervision of a doctoral student to completion is a strong recommendation Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof Duncan Coulter on Tel: (011) 559 2842 Enquiries regarding remuneration&benefits: Mr Lubabalo Mgedezi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3892/3010 Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output. If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. 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