Visiting Lecturer - Computer Science

About the company

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Sri Lanka is the first Australian university to establish a direct campus in Sri Lanka, offering students the opportunity to experience an authentic Australian education. We deliver both pathway and bachelor’s programs that reflect the same academic excellence, teaching quality, and student focused approach as ECU Australia.

Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka staff are employed by Australian College of Business and Technology Pvt Ltd, part of the Navitas Group. Navitas is a leading global provider of educational services and learning solutions.

Your tasks

1. Overview and Objectives of the Position:

The Visiting Lecturer in Kandy is responsible for teaching and learning in ECU programs at the Kandy location. The role includes the preparation and delivery of coursework materials, liaison with Unit Coordinators and involvement in student development.

2. Key Relationships:

• ECU Sri Lanka Dean Academic Programs;
• ECU Sri Lanka and Australia staff;
• Relevant ECU staff;
• ECU Sri Lanka students;
• Current and future industry partner

3. Key Result Areas:

• Lecturing and Instruction: Deliver lectures related to Software Engineering and Cyber Security
• Tutoring and Student Support: Conduct tutorials and provide additional academic support.
• Assessment and Marking: Evaluate student submissions, enter marks, and provide constructive feedback
• Canvas Management: Maintain course sites for Sri Lankan students, including location specific details
• Academic Integrity Monitoring: Identify and report academic misconduct cases following institutional guidelines
• Student Communication: Manage correspondence related to assessments, grade and academic queries
• Archiving and Administration: Coordinate with administrative staff to archive marked assessments for record-keeping

Requirements

Essential

• A minimum Master’s qualification in Software Engineering or Cyber Security including a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least five years of relevant teaching experience.
• A record of successful classroom teaching/lecturing at the tertiary level.
• Proven experience in teaching students from diverse cultures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and a proven self-starter.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience in working in an international education environment.
• Member of a related professional body.

How to apply

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Other

Additional Information Our main campus in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is conveniently situated between the CBD and the Parliament area, close to restaurants, shopping, and other amenities. Located within a multifunctional building, the campus features purpose-built biomedical, engineering, and computer laboratories, a digital hub, a large modern library, contemporary classrooms, student collaboration spaces, and a coffee lounge.

Our campus in Kandy is located on Peradeniya Road.

All applicants must have full working rights in Sri Lanka to be considered.