nGAP Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) (P08)

The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Lecturer position under the New Generation of Academic Scholars Programme (NGAP), which is a nationally funded programme aimed at developing the next generation of academics through a structured and supported career-development pathway.

The successful candidate will be appointed in Mathematics Science and Technology Teaching, as a lecturer in Artificial intelligence (AI), while receiving reduced teaching loads and structured mentorship to support the completion of a doctoral qualification, development of teaching competence, and establishment of a research profile in AI. The incumbent will contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and academic activities within the department, in line with the objectives of the NGAP programme as well as the institution.

• A master's degree in education specialising in Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field
• Prospective applicants should have attained a minimum average of 70% at master's level
• Applicants mut be 40 years and younger
• Registration or eligibility for registration for a PhD programme in AI Education or a related field
• Demonstrated interest and potential in artificial intelligence applications in education to South African citizens).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Commitment to completing a PhD within the programme timeframe

• Prior teaching experience at a basic or higher education level
• Research outputs (publications, conference presentations, or working papers)
• Experience with AI tools and technologies in educational contexts.

• Register for and complete a doctoral degree within the programme period
• Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in AI Education and related areas (workload increases progressively from 20% to 100%)
• Develop a sustainable research profile and contribute to the Faculty's research output
• Participate in curriculum development and innovation in AI Education
• Engage actively in the nGAP mentoring programme and SSAU Development Programme
• Participate in Department, Faculty and University activities and committees
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives
• Present research at conferences and publish in accredited journals
• Submit annual progress reports as required by the nGAP programme
• Remain at SPU for 2 years after programme completion to contribute to institutional development

Enquiries can be made via email at

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.