Job Description
Post Title: Lecturer – Computer Engineering
School/Department: School of Engineering and Technology
Reports To: Head of Programme – Computer Engineering
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lecturer is responsible for teaching and monitoring students, including supervision during industrial attachment.
The role also involves conducting curriculum reviews, internal examination moderation, and contributing to the overall development of the programme.
Responsibilities
The key duties of the post are as follows:
- Prepare lessons and/or training materials, deliver lectures, and/or conduct practicals for 20 to 24 hours per week
- Assist the Head of Programme in the development of the programme
- Conduct tests and examinations for assessment and maintain updated records
- Facilitate departmental community engagement projects
- Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Programme or delegated representative
- Conduct departmental research and academic publications
- Contribute to internal moderation of examination papers
- Prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, marking schemes, records of work, and records of assessments for future reference
- Prepare, conduct, and assess theoretical and practical lessons to ensure effective training
- Participate in internal moderation panels and curriculum review exercises for quality assurance and effective training programmes
- Monitor students on industrial attachment and work-integrated learning to assess progress
- Attend relevant meetings for information dissemination
- Participate in activities within the field of study to support the development and recognition of the institution
Job Specification
Minimum Qualification
- MSc / MEng / MTech / MEng Tech in:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
Experience and Other Requirements
- At least one (1) year of teaching or relevant industrial experience will be an added advantage
The candidate must be able to teach the following modules:
- Computer Network Security
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Blockchain Technologies
- Grid and Cloud Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Skills and Attributes
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness to supervise students during extra-mural activities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
To Apply:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: [email protected] – all application documents should be in one zipped folder and indicate the position name: LECTURER-COMPUTER ENGINEERING in the email subject line failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.
The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 19th June, 2026.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee
Lerotholi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 16
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Disclaimer – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.