Lecturer: Department of Information Science

Job Details

• Expires 12 August 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: LSW10/170/0724
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: August 2nd

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Information Science

Lecturer: Department of Information Science

Ref. LSW10/170/0724

The Department of Information Science is seeking to fill a position to increase its teaching and research capacity in informatics, information systems, and knowledge dynamics. The Department’s research and teaching focus is on the interface between information technology and various social systems, including the development, adoption, and effects of digital technologies in personal, organisational, and societal contexts. We aim to equip students to meet the diverse challenges brought on by the advancement of information technology and digitalisation. The rapid change in these technologies and the various ways in which they mediate interaction practices call for an interdisciplinary approach, and applicants should be open to new research and teaching challenges. Prospective applicants are requested to consult http://suinformatics.com for details about the current activities of the Department. 

Job Description

Duties:

• Teaching, postgraduate supervision, research, and community interaction in the areas of informatics, information systems, technology and organisation, and knowledge dynamics in organisations and society;
• Teaching includes the curriculum development, preparation of new teaching material, presentation of existing or new teaching material, evaluation of students, and management of tutors;
• Research involves establishing a research agenda, choosing appropriate methods, collaborating with other researchers, obtaining any needed funding, execution of the research, and successful publication of the results; 
• Student supervision includes giving guidance in all phases of student research projects; 
• Community interaction includes any efforts required to disseminate research and other knowledge into the broader South African community – for example, via schools, the government, companies, etc.; 
• Administrative and management duties as required by the Department.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements: 

A completed relevant master’s degree in a relevant area of informatics (NQF level 9); 

Proven research experience in at least some of:

• Informatics / information systems;
• Systems analysis and design;
• Interaction design and / or user experience design;
• Software application development.

Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the following areas:

• Informatics / information systems;
• Systems analysis and design;
• Interaction design and / or user experience design;
• Software application development.

Experience in postgraduate supervision; 

Relevant accredited research publications.

Recommendations:

• A completed relevant doctoral degree (PhD NQF level 10); 
• A record of excellence in teaching; 
• Original research experience; 
• Experience as a reviewer / referee / editorial-board member for accredited conferences and journals;
• Experience in acquiring research funding; 
• Experience in community interaction in South Africa or similar contexts;
• Active participation in internationally recognised academic societies.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2025

Closing date:

12 August 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Dr DB le Roux on 021 808 3803, or at dbleroux@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.