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Programme Manager: School of IT

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Westville Campus has a Lecturer: Advanced Topics in Information Systems Research (Independent Contractor) vacancy within the School of IT for the following module:

• Advanced Topics in Information Systems Research (ADTO8411)

Competencies required:

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current state of research in the Information Systems field.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of various research methods, theories and frameworks used in the Information Systems field.
• Be able to evaluate the appropriateness of specific methods, theories and frameworks for use in given Information Systems research projects and contexts.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Assertiveness and dynamism.
• Understanding of customer service in education.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively.
  

 Minimum Education Requirements:

• Masters in Information Technology. 
• Alternatively, a NQF level 9 qualification that includes IT related topics. 

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in general IT related topics. 
• Work experience in an IT related field with research experience.  
  

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Please note that positions are Part-time with lectures taking place from 17:00 to 20:00. 
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.
  

Working Hours:

• Lectures take place Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17: 30 – specific days and times depend on the timetable for the specific module(s)

Salary:

• Hourly rate commensurate with experience and hours worked. 

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance: https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

 The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.