Texila American University is a World Class Affordable Educational Provider. We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high-quality education and a focus on applied research. Texila Group–has 4000+ students from 70+ Countries for its varied program verticals.

The University seeks to recruit suitably qualified individuals for the position “Information Technology Faculty”

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching:

• Proficient usage of Audio Visual and Digital forms of Lecture delivery
• Writing lecture material and handouts and presenting information in lectures; seminars and tutorials.
• Marking student papers
• Maybe a member of the departmental planning team to determine the teaching program for the academic year;
• Takes feedback from students to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department /faculty; for example, will make changes to course material;
• Changing and adapting course material following research;
• Providing guidance and advice to students eg career advice or advice regarding personal issues.
• Responsible for conducting Lectures and Lab sessions as per curriculum.
• To ensure that all information is duly uploaded in LMS and ERP (as applicable) on timely basis

2. Research – publications:

• Writing papers on a topic relevant to a specialist subject area. This will include journals, books, and other material.

3. Research – active:

• Investigating new areas of research within specialist subject area;
• Identifying research topic;
• Determining appropriate research methodologies for research;
• Adapting research methodologies.
• Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analyzing results/conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas;
• Writing reports to relevant bodies about progress of research.

4. Examinations:

• Responsible for preparation of assessment papers for examinations
• Marking examination papers for graduate and undergraduate students;
• Writing examination reports for faculty/departmental review;
• Writing dissertation reports;

5. Administration:

• May be a member of departmental/faculty subject group, determining teaching

6. External:

• Attending conferences in specialist subject areas to liaise and network with national/international colleagues the role holder may, on occasion, be invited to give presentations and lectures in his/her specialism and/or organize sessions in conferences or workshops;
• Participating in external working groups – on occasions the role holder may be asked to participate in collaborative projects;
• May provide references on behalf of academic colleagues
• May participate in peer review of publications.

7. Other:

1. Perform any other lawful duties as assigned.

Skills

• Drive for results
• Quality focus
• Integrity
• Planning, organizing and flexibility
• Confidence and self-control
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Critical information seeking
• Communicating with clarity
• Embracing change
• Collaborating with others
• Influencing and relationship building
• Innovation and creativity

Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / any allied field related to ICT and an earned Doctorate Degree in the relevant or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
• 2-5 years of Work experience

Job application procedure

Candidates that meet the requirements are to send their updated CVs to muzovu.mudenda@tau.edu.zm before February 13, 2023.