Information Technology - Programming Lecturer

**Contract Opportunity:**Programming Lecturer (ICT)

Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies – School of IT, Whitecliffe

Short Term Contract: 14th September - 7th November 2026 -  flexible, up to 30hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Programming Lecturer to join our team on a contract basis to support across the Certificate Level 5 Programme and BACT. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of computing professionals. You will deliver engaging, practical teaching that equips students with real-world software development skills through hands-on learning, coding laboratories, and project-based assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate programming courses.
• Facilitate hands-on coding labs and project-based learning activities.
• Support students in designing, developing, testing, debugging, and documenting software solutions.
• Provide structured feedback on student assignments and coding projects
• Hold consultation sessions to support student learning and success.
• Collaborate with the programme team to ensure teaching aligns with course learning outcomes and industry expectations.

About you:

You will ideally have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong practical programming skills, particularly in Python and C#/.NET.
• Industry experience or relevance in the related field
• Experience in software development, teaching, or technical training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.

Applicants with strong programming expertise in other modern programming languages are also encouraged to apply.   For more information on our IT programmes visit: https://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/department/applied-information-technology/

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Whitecliffe is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please submit your CV and cover letter indicating your interest in this role.