Lecturer: Network Engineering

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate and administer the learning and teaching process for students in modules presented by the Nelson Mandela University at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. To participate in and contribute to research and innovation, postgraduate student supervision, contribute to community, discipline and professional engagement as well as being involved in the core functions of the University.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of postgraduate studies, research and innovation outputs, and postgraduate supervision.
• Perform academic administration.
• Manage the CISCO Academy Support Center.
• Incorporate trends with regard to learning and teaching pedagogy to ensure a student-centred learning experience.
• Maintain relevant and up-to-date learning and teaching material by integrating the latest IT/technology trends.
• Perform academic, community and discipline engagement.
• Contribute to the quality of the programmes and programme reviews

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level in communication networks.
• Ability to guide learners through enterprise network design projects.
• Knowledge in core routing, switching, and troubleshooting concepts.
• An understanding of network virtualisation concepts.
• Knowledge in the fields of cybersecurity and network security would be advantageous.
• Ability to actively engage in and supervise post graduate research.
• Ability to synthesize information to design learning experiences.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences through various media.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in Information Technology or related qualification with at least 2 years relevant working experience. Relevant experience in which competency has been gained in line with the relevant post.

Experience in lecturing would be advantageous.

Experience as a manager in a CISCO or other network academy will be advantageous

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 03 May 2024.