Lecturer (Part-Time)

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Short Course Unit Part-time Lecturer (Introduction to Data Science and Generative AI) (2 x posts) Ref: SCU-DSGA-L01

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• A completed Masters/M. Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics or an appropriate associated field. However, Doctorate/PhD candidates would be given higher preference.
• At least 3 years lecturing/ facilitation experience for industry.

Additional Recommendations:

• Research track record (publications in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, GenAI).
• Lecturing experience at a University of Technology or similar.
• Own PC/Laptop with a high-quality microphone and webcam for virtual lectures.
• Strong and stable Internet connection for online facilitation.
• Experience in curriculum and lecture note development.
• Hands-on skills in state-of-the-art Data Science and GenAI tools and
• algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

Duties:

• Teach and facilitate an Introduction to Data Science and GenAI module targeted at undergraduate students.
• Development of course content as well as pre-training and post-training questionnaires.
• Assist in resolving students’ queries and provide guidance on practical problems in Data Science and GenAI.
• Provide mentorship and consultation for students as may be required.

Contact Person: Mr Mogandren Govender Status of Position: Part-time contract (6 months) Closing Date: 30 October 2026

To Apply, one must submit:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab Careers @ DUT Application for Employment Form)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)/resume (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering letter
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
• Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy.” “The University reserves the right not to appoint”