Lecturer In IT Software at Institute of Technology and Management (ITM) Cross River State

Lecturer in IT Software

Salary: ₦ 3,750,000
Location: Cross River State, Nigeria

The Lecturer for IT Software is responsible for providing the high quality teaching and learning, pastoral and academic support and programme leadership that will enable the Institute to meet the corporate objectives. Team working and communications within an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

Vision Statement:

    ITM has been established by the Cross River State Government (CRSG) of Nigeria in partnership with Highbury College Portsmouth, UK as part of a unique, transformational state wide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Ecosystem project. CRSG has appointed Highbury to manage ITM to world-class standards.
    The vision is to develop a world-class entrepreneurial polytechnic institute, the first of its kind in Nigeria. The Institute will have student success as its central mission and will focus on wealth creation, business formation/growth and employment outcomes to meet the needs of students and the local communities of Cross River State, Nigeria and beyond.

Main Duties:

    To teach on a range of programmes relating to IT Software Development, providing high quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students and groups in line with the Institute’s strategic priorities and objectives.
    To provide flexible assessment opportunities and closely plan, monitor, track  and record student retention, achievement and success.
    To contribute to the development and delivery of high quality, relevant curriculum and programmes.
    To act as a Programme Leader for a designated programme.
    To provide academic and pastoral support for a group of students.

Essential Criteria:

    Degree/Master’s Degree in a relevant area (Software Development specialism preferred) or equivalent occupational qualification.
    Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or equivalent).
    Evidence of commitment to on-going professional updating and development (30hr per annum min).
    Relevant industry experience.
    Experience of teaching/ training and assessing.
    Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
    Ability to meet targets within set timescales.
    Good verbal and written communication skills.
    Motivated and able to motivate others.
    Good administrative skills.
    Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
    Understanding of safeguarding in the context of education.
    Professional approach to work and appearance.
    Enthusiasm and drive.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Commitment to excellence.
    Flexible attitude in the way he/she performs the job.
    Commitment to operating in a healthy and safe environment.
    Commitment to personal improvement.
    Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and of conduct.
    A commitment to equality of opportunity and widening access to education for all.

Deadline Date: 20th November 2013

The College reserves the right to modify the deadline date.

Start Date: 20th January 2014 (TBC - Expected College opening date 27th January 2014)