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The nGAP Programme provides a wonderful supporting environment for aspirant academics to complete their studies while developing teaching and learning, research, and innovation as well as community engagement skills.

The following generic criteria are applicable: Master's degree in Computer Science or any other related field with an average percentage of at least 70.• Interest in becoming an academic • Be 40 years or younger • Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level • Willingness to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme • Commit to registering for doctoral studies within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment and completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

Duties: • Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level • Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives • Curriculum and programme development • Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence • Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research• Involvement in departmental research and publications• Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or Faculty • Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning• Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities• Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract•