Lecturer, Information Technology

Education and Experience Requirements

• Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria is provided below.

Education

Experience

Language

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Computing and Information Technology.
• Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
• 3+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.

Other Required Skills

• A thorough knowledge and work experience in different areas of Computing and IT systems.
• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogical model and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
• Ability to initiate and supervise capstone projects.

How to Apply

• Applicants must meet all essential qualifications in order to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, which may include but not be limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, teaching dossiers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for this position; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.