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14May

LECTURER – Computer Appreciation, Awareness and Information Systems

  1. JOB PARTICULARS
 

TITLE:  Lecturer – Computer Appreciation, Awareness and Information Systems

  

GRADE:

 
 

ANSWERABLE TO:  Academic Planning Manager/ Deputy Rector

 

  

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Leading and delivering lecturers, developing course materials, conducting research, supervising students, and contributing to academic leadership within the Academic Department.
 

DEVELOPMENT/REVISION DATE: April 2025

  

REVISED BY: RECTOR

APM

HRODM

 

 

  1. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
 

1.      Responsible for developing course materials, delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and assessing students’ performance.

2.      To teach courses in computer appreciation, computer awareness, and information system control.

 

 

 

  1. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 

Teaching and Learning

 

1.         Design and teach undergraduate, professional and/or graduate courses related to computer appreciation, computer awareness, and information systems control;

2.         Develop and update course syllabi and materials to align with current trends and technology;

3.         Utilise a variety of teaching methods to engage students and accommodate diverse learning styles;

4.         Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters;

5.         Stay updated in the field of computer science and educational technologies;

6.         Participate in departmental meetings and other institutional activities;

7.         Conduct research in the area of computer science and public findings in relevant journals

 

Consultancy, short courses and research

 

1.      Participate in activities that aid 3rd income stream generation;

2.      Develop, design and deliver or facilitate at least 2 non-scheduled courses;

3.      Develop, design and deliver or facilitate at least 1 non-scheduled course or training consultancies per annum, and undertakes 1 research project for publication, presentation and for CAS use as approved by APM/Deputy Rector and in compliance with the research projects guidelines of CAS.

 

 

  Administrative and General support

 

1.    Maintain regular office hours for consultation by students and undertaking administrative duties;

2.    Contribute to the growth of CAS by participating in meetings, committees, task forces and working groups as required;

3.    Represent CAS at external meetings or committees if so delegated.

 

 

 Performance Management and Personal Development

 

1.    Undertake peer review assignments of other lecturers and subjects him/herself to the peer review as scheduled by the APM/Deputy Rector;

2.    Agree to the performance standards and targets at the start of each half year with the Management and subjects him/herself to performance evaluation;

3.    Undertake Professional Self-Development activities approved by CAS Management;

4.    To assume a designated leadership role in the relevant academic areas required;

5.    Undertake other relevant duties as required, this may include the role of subject/ module coordinator and or Programme Manager/Coordinator.

 
 

 

 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO SCHEDULED COURSES

 

The lecturer assigned for each course has the primary responsibility for ensuring that the course is planned, organised and delivered to the standards required by the Centre. The responsibilities of each Lecturer will include:

 

  1. At least three weeks before the start of each teaching semester/term/programme, preparation of a teaching scheme for the course based on review and interpretation of the syllabus, which will specify the topics to be covered, the methodology to be used, the assigned readings etc.

 

  1. At least two weeks before the start of each teaching semester/term/programme, a lecturer must deposit a copy of the teaching scheme in the library and with APM/Deputy Rector.

 

  1. At least one week before the start of each teaching semester/term, a lecturer must hand over a class file that contains the teaching scheme and the assigned readings, tests, assignments etc that are scheduled for the students for the course.

 

  1. On the first day of class, giving a copy of the teaching scheme to each student.

 

  1. Advance preparation of all assignments and test material to be used during the course.

 

  1. Preparation of teaching material eg. slides, handouts etc

 

  1. Punctuality and attendance of all scheduled courses.

 

  1. Delivery of the programme of lectures.

 

  1. Taking class attendance, and reporting any attendance anomalies to the class coordinator.

 

  1. Maintaining discipline in class and reporting any problems s/he can’t solve to the class coordinator.

 

  1. Liaising with others lecturers who teach the same subject.

 

  1. Liaising with the class coordinator in relation to the administrative aspects of the course organisation and delivery.

 

  1. Attendance at regular meetings with the class coordinator and APM/Deputy Rector to review progress.

 

  1. Being available at reasonable times to meet with individual students concerning course related matters.

 

  1. Reviewing current professional journals, student newsletters etc. to monitor articles and developments relevant to the examinations.

 

  1. Ensuring that the teaching scheme is kept under continuing review and updated as appropriate.

 

  1. Setting and managing examinations for students.

 

  1. Undertakes an in-depth analysis and review of examination papers, examination regulations and examiners’ reports and uses these for improving delivery.

 

  1. Preparation of an end of course report for submission to APM/Deputy Rector within two weeks after the end of the course.

 

 

  1. QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
 

The role requires somebody who is able to adapt to the changing needs of CAS;

·         Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience and attributes

·         Previous teaching experience at an Institution of Higher Learning level is highly desirable

·         Strong background in computer science and information technology

·         Experience in curriculum development and instructional design

·         Knowledge of current technologies and tools used in computer science and information systems

·         Self-driven, proactive, innovative, solution oriented and digitally savvy

·         Must be prepared to work beyond working hours and/or weekends if necessary

 

Certifications

·         Any relevant industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) would be a plus